Permits & licensing in California local government
What California city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,126 California meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in California with the most permits & licensing activity
- Newport Beach, CA (67)
- Inglewood, CA (55)
- Santa Rosa, CA (44)
- Paso Robles, CA (43)
- Monterey County, CA (42)
- Humboldt County, CA (42)
- Huntington Beach, CA (39)
- Alameda County, CA (35)
- Los Angeles, CA (34)
- San Francisco, CA (32)
- Long Beach, CA (32)
- Napa, CA (29)
Latest matching meetings
Council to hear appeal of coastal development permit for 25200 Pacific Coast Hwy
The Malibu City Council will consider an appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-05 concerning Coastal Development Permit No. 19-012. The permit relates to the property at 25200 Pacific Coast Highway, owned by PAR PCH, LLC. The appellant is Jun Hall representing Concerned Citizens of Malibu Road, Inc.
Zoning Administrator to review five residential and commercial permits
The Zoning Administrator is holding a meeting to review five permit applications. These include a minor use permit for a café and four residential development permits.
City Council to hear appeal for Tony's Smoke and Gift Shop business license
The City Council will hold an appeal hearing regarding a business license and tobacco retailer's permit for a shop on 1st Street. The body will also consider several consent items including infrastructure contracts, grant acceptance, and a downtown vacant space ordinance.
Planning Commission to consider Edgemont Commerce Center zoning change and approvals.
The Moreno Valley Planning Commission will vote on resolutions recommending the City Council adopt the Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Edgemont Commerce Center project. The commission will also recommend approval of the change of zone from Business Park to Light…
Committee to consider five new business license applications
The Inglewood Permits & Licenses Committee will first approve the minutes from the July 9 meeting. It will then consider approval or denial of five new business license requests for a hair/nail salon, a parking lot, and three tobacco retailers at various city locations. Public comments are also scheduled before…
Permits & License Committee to review five new business license requests
The Committee will consider the approval or denial of five business license applications. These requests include a beauty salon, a parking lot, and three tobacco retailers.
Commission considers permit and fee waivers for 2026 California International Airshow
The Airport Commission is meeting to discuss the 2026 California International Airshow at the Salinas Municipal Airport. The body will consider recommending that the City Council authorize an Airport Use Permit and waive associated fees and staff costs.
Planning Commission to consider classroom addition for Calvary Chapel
The Planning Commission will hold a hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a church expansion. Staff recommends approving the project and exempting it from certain environmental guidelines.
City Council to consider appeal of Purest USA LLC cultivation permit denial
The council will hear the appeal of a denied cultivation regulatory permit renewal submitted by Purest USA LLC, located at 250 Balboa Place (APN 0660-081-39-0000). After the public portion, the council will enter an executive session for a conference with legal counsel about a potential litigation case under…
ERB to review LADWP utility laydown yard permit, CUP and variance
The Malibu Environmental Review Board will consider a follow‑up application from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for Coastal Development Permit No. 26‑032, Conditional Use Permit 26‑005, and Variance 26‑008. The project proposes a temporary public‑utility laydown yard at 4000 Corral Canyon Road…
Special Structures Permit for new 13k‑sq‑ft home at Queens Court
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Special Structures Permit SSR26‑002 for a 13,036‑square‑foot two‑story residence on a merged lot at 2 Queens Court (APN 070‑032‑130) and 60 Queens Court (APN 070‑032‑140). The parcel is about 100,793 sq ft in the R‑1A zoning district, and the permit seeks…
Zoning Administrator to decide permits for 2479 Leghorn St. project
The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on a project at 2479 Leghorn Street. The agenda recommends approving a Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing single‑family residential building, historically combined with industrial uses, into a contractor’s office, and a Development Review Permit for a new…
Council to decide appeal of coastal development permit at 22800 Pacific Coast Highway
The City Council will hear an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a coastal development permit and conditional use permit for a property at 22800 Pacific Coast Highway. The appellant, Bill Sampson representing Malibu Township Council, challenges the commission's resolution.
Zoning Administrator to consider Micro-Winery Use Permit at 3252 Silverado Trail
The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing regarding a use permit for OZEGNA VINEYARDS, LLC. The body will consider a Negative Declaration on environmental impacts and a request to establish a 5,000 gallons per year winery.
Council to hear and vote on Conditional Use Permit for metal shed at 403 Third St
The Yreka City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an accessory storage structure in the Historic Downtown District at 403 Third Street. The council will also act on several consent agenda items, including contract approvals and a development impact fee…
Planning Commission to approve conditional use permit for cattery at 131 Via De La Valle
The Lake Elsinore Planning Commission will consider and vote on a conditional use permit to legalize an existing cattery located in a residential accessory structure at 131 Via De La Valle (APN 363-350-014). The commission will also approve the minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting and address public comments on…
City Council to approve construction contracts and ambulance purchase
The Manhattan Beach City Council will consider approving construction agreements for a park fence and police department flooring, as well as purchasing a new ambulance. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Downtown Business Improvement District.
Design Review Permit for 230 Broadway mixed‑use building up for public hearing
The Millbrae Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its May 18, 2026 meeting. It will hold a public hearing and take action on Design Review Permit (2025‑54) for a new 4,711‑sq‑ft, two‑story mixed‑use building at 230 Broadway on a 2,500‑sq‑ft lot in the Downtown Mixed Use zone. A staff update will address…
Planning Commission to consider pawnshop permit at 3716 Sonoma Boulevard
The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding a major use and sign permit for a pawnshop. The body will also consider a resolution to exempt the project from environmental review under CEQA guidelines.
City Council approves $205,000 Caltrans grant and related funding
The Pomona City Council will vote on several items, including a $205,000 appropriation for a Caltrans Clean California grant and a restricted grant agreement. It will also award a $254,340 construction contract for the Pomona East End Village transportation project and approve a 35‑year license for Bluepath Solar to…
Planning Commission to review coastal permits and retail clearances
The Planning Commission will consider several Coastal Development Permits and Conditional Use Permits for various properties. The body will also review formula retail clearances for three businesses at 23465 Civic Center Way.
Planning Commission to vote on vehicle dealership CUP at 12210 Michigan St
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-01) for a state-licensed vehicle dealership in an existing 1,344 sq ft commercial tenant space at 12210 Michigan Street, Suite 28. Staff recommends approval and a finding that the project is exempt from CEQA. No other…
Planning Commission to consider adding 135 housing units, including 27 affordable, at 3831 Orchid Lane
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Site Plan Review, Scenic Corridor Permit, and Oak Tree Permit to add 135 new housing units to an existing 600-unit apartment complex at 3831 Orchid Lane. Of these, 27 units would be deed-restricted affordable for low-income households. The…
Commission to consider new entertainment permit for Legend's Sports Bar and Grill
The Entertainment Commission will vote on a new Business Entertainment Permit for Legend's Sports Bar and Grill at 2003 Yosemite Blvd, and a Special Event Permit for Food Fix Butcher and Baker's BBQ & Brews event on July 25, 2026. It will also receive staff reports on permits issued since the last meeting, including…
Permit Committee to review secondhand dealer applications
The Permit Committee is meeting to consider permit applications for specific businesses and events. The session includes reviews of continued applications for secondhand dealers.
Committee to review new behavioral health clinic and Chick‑Fil‑A permit
The committee will adopt the agenda, approve the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes, and consider items on the consent calendar. It will review and make recommendations on the DR26‑0002 design‑review application for a 12,904‑square‑foot El Dorado Community Behavioral Health Clinic located south of Missouri Flat Road. The…
Planning Commission to approve CUP for Physical Therapy at 3055 W. Ramsey St
The Banning Planning Commission will elect a new Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2026. It will approve the September 10, 2025 and May 6, 2026 meeting minutes. The commission will consider Conditional Use Permit No. PCUP25-0003 for a physical therapy business at 3055 W. Ramsey Street, adopting a categorical exemption and a…
Commission to review petitions for residential permit parking on 13 streets
The Traffic Commission will receive a presentation and review petitions for establishing Residential Permit Parking Districts on 13 streets including Camberwell, Hendon, and Calle Carmel. Commissioners will also discuss citywide speed concerns and the Residential Streets Traffic Management Policy. The meeting includes…
Permit extension for 5,822 sq ft home at 1536 Cypress Drive, Pebble Beach considered
The Chief of Planning is considering two administrative permits. One is a three-year extension for a previously approved coastal permit and design approval at 1536 Cypress Drive in Pebble Beach, including partial demolition and reconstruction, and a new coastal permit due to proximity to archaeological resources. The…
Zoning Administrator to consider two coastal development permits
The Zoning Administrator will consider two Coastal Development Permits: one for two ADUs at 205 Pecan Avenue and another for a beer and wine license at Boardriders Café. The body will also hear public comments on items not on the agenda.
Zoning Administrator reviews use permit for an eight-foot fence at 1617 Edmonton Avenue.
The Sunnyvale Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on a proposed use permit to install an eight-foot, nine-inch tall front yard fence at 1617 Edmonton Avenue. Staff recommends approval with specific findings and conditions under the R-1/S low-density residential zoning district. Residents may submit oral or…
Planning Commission to review Castello di Amorosa winery permit modification
The Napa County Planning Commission will review a major modification to the Castello di Amorosa winery's use permit and determine if the project is exempt from environmental review. The body will issue an advisory recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding the appeal of the project.
Planning Commission to decide on 6-foot fence at 20 Old Ranch Road
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site development permit amendment to construct a 6-foot wall and chain-link fence at 20 Old Ranch Road. They will also conduct a workshop on a pending use permit for a new preschool at 29882 Golden Lantern, with no formal action expected on that item.
Board approves liquor relocation and entertainment zone ordinances
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda that included an ordinance to allow the relocation of certain alcohol establishments and a new entertainment zone on Chestnut Street. The meeting also featured a formal policy discussion with Mayor Daniel Lurie regarding the Mission Street BART Plazas.
Roseville Board of Appeals hears appeals for three dog citation fines.
The Roseville Board of Appeals will hear appeals from three residents regarding administrative citations for dog-related municipal code violations. The board will review fines issued under the leash law, dog licensing requirements, and pet waste removal rules. No other substantive policy or budget items are on the…
Planning Commission to consider two new conditional use permits
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two commercial requests. The body will consider permits for a pickleball facility and an event space.
Commission considers wind-down of Infinity Salvage and temporary housing incentives
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for an automobile recycling facility and findings for a temporary housing incentive program. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026-2027.
Director to consider extending automated vehicle use permit at two sites for one year
The Director's Level Reading will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Major Temporary Use Permit (TUP26-014) allowing continued use related to automated vehicles at 1990 Bay Road and 1775 Weeks Street for one year (365 days) under the same operator. Staff recommends approval and a finding that the project is…
Planning Commission to consider beer and wine permits for several restaurants
The Planning Commission will review multiple conditional use permits regarding the on-site sale of beer and wine at existing restaurant businesses. Some items are proposed for approval, while one request is slated for continuation to a future meeting.
Planning Commission to vote on Fairview Gardens conditional use permit
The Goleta Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for the Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens, located at 598 N. Fairview Avenue. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from its June 22, 2026…