Albany, CA · Alameda County
Planning Application
Albany property owners or applicants use this application to request planning and zoning review for a project and identify the applicable review types.
What this form is
Use this application to request Albany planning review, checking all applicable types such as Design Review, a Use Permit, a Variance, or an SB 9 project. It asks for the site address, zoning district, owner and applicant contact details, and a project description. The city requires the application and applicable submittal materials; incomplete applications will not be accepted, and fees are invoiced after acceptance.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking one or more listed planning approvals for a project in Albany need to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Email the application and all submittal requirements as PDF attachments or by file-sharing link to [email protected]. The city invoices planning fees after acceptance; the application is deemed submitted when fees are paid in full.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner and, if different, the applicant sign, and the copyright holder signs only to consent to online posting.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Albany Planning Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Check all applicable application types and provide the site, owner, applicant, and project information requested.
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Gather Submittal Materials
Review the Planning & Zoning Division website for required submittal materials and prepare them as PDFs.
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Email The Application
Email the application and submittal requirements as PDF attachments or by file-sharing link to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Planning Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The property owner and, if different, the applicant sign; the copyright holder signs only to consent to online posting.
- How do I submit the Planning Application?
- Email the application and all submittal requirements as PDF attachments or by file-sharing link to [email protected]. Fees are invoiced after acceptance and must be paid in full for the application to be deemed submitted.
- What project types can I select?
- The application lists options including Design Review, Use Permit, Variance, Parcel/Subdivision Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Sign Permit, Zoning Clearance, and SB 9 project types. Check all that apply.
- What happens if my application is incomplete?
- The form states that an application missing required submittal materials will not be accepted. It directs applicants to the Planning & Zoning Division website for submittal requirements.