Approx. Time: 3-5 Months*                                                                                         Approx. Fee: $11,300**

California State Senate Bill 9 allows for ministerial review of urban lot splits.

Steps in the Process

The Planning Section of the Planning and Building Department processes SB9 subdivisions. In reviewing and processing your SB9 application, the assigned planner will generally complete the following steps:

1. SB 9 Pre-Application Meeting 

The applicant is encouraged to request a SB 9 pre-application meeting with County staff to enable staff to review project compliance with SB 9 criteria and identify any environmental and site planning issues, policies, and procedures applicable to the proposed subdivision. Pre-application meetings may be requested by emailing us.

2. Application Submittal

The applicant will need to complete the required forms and provide a tentative map meeting the requirements of Section 7011 of the County's Subdivision Regulations, which applies to all subdivisions.  To apply, email the application and other required information to us.

3. Application Review

The planner reviews your project to determine whether your application is complete. During this stage, the planner determines whether your project conforms with SB 9 criteria, the County’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, County's Subdivision Regulations, and other applicable regulations.  The County has 30 days after receiving your application to notify you if you must provide any additional materials or information before your application can be processed.

4. Referral to Review Agencies

The planner solicits comments and recommendations from review agencies relative to their regulations.

5. Environmental Review

SB 9 Subdivisions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

6. Determination

A determination on whether the application meets SB9 criteria and objective criteria of the County’s Subdivision Regulations is made at a staff level. The decision on an SB 9 subdivision is not appealable.

 

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Approximated Time provides an estimated duration for processing of the specified permit only. It is not intended to represent an exact timeframe for a specific project, which may be more or less than the time provided. Required permits and processing times vary depending on project complexity and location. For projects requiring multiple permits (e.g., Design Review Permit and Grading Permit), please use the highest of the estimated times for each required permit. These times do not include processing times for non-Planning permits which may be required for the project, such as permits from the Building Inspection Section, Department of Public Works, Environmental Health Division, sewer or water districts, or state or federal agency. To obtain an estimated processing timeframe for a specific project, please call or visit the Current Planning Section and speak with a Planner to identify the required permits and reviews for your project.
 

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Approximated Fees provide an estimated rounded fee total based on the permit fee and other anticipated review costs of the adopted Planning Service Fee Schedule and do not represent an exact fee amount for a specific project, which may be higher or lower than the fee provided. Required permits and fees vary depending on project complexity and location. For projects requiring multiple permits (e.g., Design Review Permit and Grading Permit), please use the highest of the estimated permit fees and add on the established fees of other required permits from the Planning Service Fee Schedule, to obtain an estimated fee total. Other department review fees, including those of the Geotechnical Section, Department of Public Works, Environmental Health Division, and the applicable fire department, may also apply. To obtain an estimated fee total for a specific project, please call or visit the Current Planning Section and speak with a Planner to identify the required permits and reviews for your project.