Planning Application Packet

Please call the Community Development Department for more information on submitting applications at (209) 827-7000 Ext. 118

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Los Banos Planning Division is to guide the physical development of the City in a manner that will foster positive social and economic growth which is consistent with the goals of the General Plan

Background

The purpose of "planning" and the purpose for the City’s Planning Division is to anticipate and provide for the orderly development of land within and around the City of Los Banos. Zoning implements planning and can be defined as the division of a land area (i.e. a city) into districts which specifies categories of use and parameters for development.

Specifically, the City of Los Banos is divided into various commercial and residential zone districts. The zoning code defines which activities or uses are permitted in which zones and provides general development guidelines. For example, the zoning code identifies a single family residence as a permitted use in the R-1 (low density residential) zone district and specifies setbacks from property lines and the maximum height allowance.

If you are planning to open a commercial business, the zoning code will tell you if your business is permitted in the location and zone you have chosen. A planner can help you determine whether or not your business is allowed in a specific area and whether any proposed changes or additions to the site or building will require additional parking spaces or other types of improvements. If you are planning new development, you will need to work closely with the Planning Division throughout the development process. Call (209) 827-7000, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and ask to speak to a planner for more information.

Online Community of Planners

Visit the Online Community of Planners in the United States. You can sign-up for their weekly newsletter, which contains synopses of relevant planning articles from major newspapers.