Planning

The Planning Division administers and implements the General Plan and Zoning Code for the City. It processes land use and development applications, which include use permits, design review requests, and subdivisions. The Planning Division seeks to deliver on its mission with the highest regard for time, accuracy, completion, customer satisfaction, and overall well-being of the City consistent with local, State, and federal laws. Planning staff participate in multi-modal transportation and circulation planning.

Online Permitting and Licensing Center

Welcome to the City of Pinole’s Online Permitting and Licensing Center! You can now apply for and track permits for Building, Public Works, and Planning, as well as Business Licenses, all online. Create an AccountFees and PaymentsBuilding PermitsPublic Works PermitsPlanning…

Planning Permit Information

This page offers information on: Types of planning projects needed for various activities Checklists, forms, and guidelines Site planning and specific land use standards Frequently Asked Questions Visit the City’s Online Project, Permit and Licensing Center to apply for and…

Current Planning Projects

Learn more about status of current major development projects which were or are subject to review by the Planning Commission and/or the City Council

Housing Element Sites Inventory

Review the residential sites inventory in the most recent Housing Element, which identifies sites with potential for housing development

Frequently asked questions

Access our FAQs for the Planning Division.

General Plan

Access the City’s General Plan, which serves as a blueprint to guide the physical development of Pinole

Three Corridors Specific Plan

Access the Specific Plan, which establishes a direct connection between the General Plan and economic and revitalization opportunities within the three Specific Plan commercial corridors

Zoning

Access the City’s Zoning Ordinance, which prescribes regulations and development standards for each property in Pinole

Housing Developer Interest List

Get on the developer interest list which is utilized annually to contact affordable housing developers with information about sites to facilitate development of affordable rental housing and housing for special needs populations

Long Range Planning

Learn about the City's long-term planning and analysis activities, which involve creating various policies and plans through a public process, such as the General Plan, Specific Plans, zoning ordinances, and other land use studies

Fees

Review the most recent Master Fee Schedule for all user and development impact fees and learn about other applicable fees

Planning Commission

Access Planning Commission meeting agendas, recordings and minutes

FAQs

When does the ordinance take effect, and when will enforcement begin?

The Single-Use Plastic Reduction Ordinance takes effect on January 1, 2025, with enforcement beginning on July 1, 2025. This six-month transition period allows businesses to adapt and find compliant materials.