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PLANNING DEPT SERVICES DURING CITY HALL RE-OPENING
Effective July 1, 2021, Planning and Building Services will resume in-person at the City Hall public counter on a limited basis only Monday and Wednesday between 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Remote services will continue to be provided during regular City hours. Submittal of applications, plan sets, and any other associated materials should be submitted via email to
planning@delmar.ca.us After receipt of the application has been confirmed by Planning staff, the applicant will receive an invoice by email and instructions how to submit credit card payment by telephone or in person during general City Hall hours, Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Fridays 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Applications will not be processed until payment is confirmed.
For more information regarding the City’s Re-Opening Plan for Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Services, please see the Information Bulletin here: Re-Opening Plan - Information Bulletin to Public and Applicants (Updated 1.10.22) (PDF)
CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION PROGRAM (CPP) During COVID-19
For those residents and property owners seeking to begin or resume a Citizens’ Participation Program (CPP), the following protocols have been developed allowing for electronic meetings instead of in-person gatherings while conducting your required CPP process.
- An Introductory Meeting (CPP#1) during the COVID-19 crisis will be facilitated by the applicant/property owner via an online telemeeting platform (of their choice). Pertinent regulatory provisions applicable to Introductory CPP meetings, as set forth in DMMC Section 23.08.068, shall apply. Information regarding the meetings and how to participate in the meeting will be contained within the meeting notices mailed to neighboring property owners, posted outside City Hall and viewable on the City’s Agenda Center at www.delmar.ca.us/AgendaCenter.
- A Project Proposal Meeting (CPP#2) during the COVID-19 crisis will be facilitated by City Planning staff via telemeeting (Zoom Webinar). Information regarding the Project Proposal meetings and how to participate in the meeting will be contained within the meeting notices mailed to neighboring property owners, posted outside City Hall and viewable on the City’s Agenda Center at www.delmar.ca.us/AgendaCenter. Neighbors and interested parties will be encouraged to review the proposed plans and CPP exhibits, which will be accessible via the City’s website, prior to the virtual meeting.
This interim process has been developed as a means to continue customer services delivery to the Del Mar community while still achieving the goals of the Design Review Ordinance. The interim process will be utilized until such time the City Council officially determines regular (in-person) public meetings may resume.
If you have any general questions, please contact us at planning@delmar.ca.us or 858-755-9313.
Most Requested Applications & Guides
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU & JrADU):
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Application Packet (PDF)
- Additional ADU resources at: www.delmar.ca.us/642/Accessory-Dwelling-Units-ADUs
Administrative Design Review (ADR):
- Administrative Design Review Application Packet (PDF)
- Administrative Design Review Guide (PDF)
Citywide Design Guidelines
- City Council Adopted Design Guidelines (PDF)
- Design Guidelines FAQ (PDF)
Design Review Board (DRB):
- Citizens’ Participation Program Application Packet (PDF)
- Design Review Board Application Packet (PDF)
- Design Review Board Guide (PDF)
May also be required:
- Coastal Development Permit (PDF)
- Floodplain Development Permit (PDF)
- Land Conservation Permit (PDF)
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO):
- Water Efficient Landscapes Guide (PDF)
Determination of Substantial Conformance (DSC):
- Determination of Substantial Conformance Application Packet (PDF)
- Determination of Substantial Conformance Guide (PDF)
Encroachment Permit (EP):
- Encroachment Permit Application (PDF)
- Encroachment Permit Guide (PDF)
Administrative Sign Review (ASR):
- Administrative Sign Review Application Packet (PDF)
- Administrative Sign Review Guide (PDF)
- Signage Calculation How-to Guide (PDF)
In addition to any of the individual applications below, please fill out a Uniform Development Application, which can be filled out at the link below, and attach it to your application.
- Banner Application (PDF)
- Bingo Permit Application (PDF)
- Boundary Adjustment Permit Application (PDF)
- Certificate of Compliance Application (PDF)
- Coastal Development Permit Application (PDF)
- Conditional Use Permit application (PDF)
- Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan (PDF)
- Demo Permit Application (PDF)
- Electrical Permit for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Checklist (PDF)
- Environmental Assessment application (PDF)
- Final and parcel map application (PDF)
- Floodplain Development Permit (FDP) Application (PDF)
- In-Lieu Parking Program Application (PDF)
- Land Conservation Permit (PDF)
- Letter of Authorization to Submit a Project (PDF)
- Mobile Vending application (PDF)
- Mutual Agreement Form - Fences and Walls (PDF)
- Newsrack Application (PDF)
- Notice of Intent Application (PDF)
- Preliminary Housing Development Application (SB 330) (PDF)
- Rezone Permit Application (PDF)
- Shoreline Protection Permit Application (PDF)
- Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application (PDF)
- Street Vacation Application (PDF)
- Temporary Use Permit - Application Packet
- Tentative Map / Tentative Parcel Map Application (PDF)
- Tree Removal Permit Application (PDF)
- Trees, Scenic Views, & Sunlight Application (PDF)
- Variance Application (PDF)
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Checklist/Verification Form (PDF)
- ADU Framing Certification (PDF)
- ADU Site Plan Requirements - Engineering
- ADU Standard Engineering Site Plan Sheet
- ADU Standard Engineering Site Plan (DWG File)
- Administrative Design Review (ADR) Checklist (PDF)
- Administrative Design Review (ADR) Guide (PDF)
- Administrative Sign Review (ASR) Guide (PDF)
- Beach Preservation Initiative (BPI) Guidelines (PDF)
- Bingo Permit Guide (PDF)
- Boundary Adjustment Guide (PDF)
- Building Valuation Guide (PDF)
- Certificate of Compliance Guide (PDF)
- Citizens Participation Program Handout (PDF)
- City Council Adopted Design Guidelines (PDF)
- Clean Water Construction Priority Form (PDF)
- Conditional Use Permit Guide (PDF)
- Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan (PDF)
- Design Review Board (DRB) Guide (PDF)
- Design Review Board (DRB) Checklist (PDF)
- Determination of Substantial Conformance applicants guide (PDF)
- Fats, Oils and Grease Procedures (FOG) (PDF)
- Final & Parcel Map Guide (PDF)
- Grading applicants guide (PDF)
- Guidelines For Construction Permit Applications (PDF)
- Mobile Vending Guide (PDF)
- Pollution Prevention Guide (PDF)
- Priority Development Project SWMP (PDF)
- Project Priority Form (PDF)
- Project Processing Guide (PDF)
- Protected Tree Ordinance Guide (PDF)
- Sidewalk Cafe Permit Guide (PDF)
- Standard Project SWMP (PDF)
- Story Poles Guide (PDF)
- Sustainability Checklist (PDF)
- Temporary Use Permit - Application Packet
- Streamlined Temporary Use Permit Checklist (PDF)
- Tentative Map / Tentative Parcel Map Guide (PDF)
- Tree Removal Permit Guide (PDF)
- Trees, Scenic Views, & Sunlight Guide (PDF)
- Variance Guide (PDF)
- Water Efficient Landscapes Guide (PDF)
- Citizens Participation Program Handout (PDF)
- City of Del Mar Benchmarks (PDF)
- Construction-Phase Impacts Plan (Example) (PDF)
- FEMA User's Guide to Technical Bulletins
- Grading and Drainage Plan (BMP Details) (PDF)
- Parking Layout for Parking Space Design (PDF)
- Plan Copy Release Form (PDF)
- Project Processing Guide (PDF)
- Requirements for Digital Submittals (PDF)
- Storm Water BMP Design Manual Appendices & Forms (PDF)
- Water Quality Sensitive Areas Map (PDF)
Standard Title Sheets (Drainage, Grading, and Public Improvement Plans)
Contact Us
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Planning & Community Development
Need to submit an application? All submittals must be provided electronically by email to the Planning Department at Planning@delmar.ca.us Hard copy submittals will not be accepted. Note that all required fees must be paid before an application will be processed.
Should you need any assistance from Planning staff, please call (858) 755-9313 or email Planning@delmar.ca.us
Planning Counter Hours
In-Person & Remote Service
Monday and Wednesday Only
1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Remote Service Only
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Mailing Address
1050 Camino del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014Phone: 858-755-9313