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.
2,800 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
- Inglewood, CA (104)
- Newport Beach, CA (73)
- El Monte, CA (52)
- Malibu, CA (50)
- Monterey County, CA (49)
- Modesto, CA (47)
- Santa Rosa, CA (46)
- Paso Robles, CA (43)
- Humboldt County, CA (43)
- Huntington Beach, CA (42)
- Alameda County, CA (38)
- Laguna Beach, CA (35)
Latest matching meetings
Council to review 56-home Meritage project on La Sierra Ave
The City Council will hold public hearings on three land-use items, including an appeal of a Planning Commission decision on a 56-lot residential development, a General Plan text amendment for the Public Safety Element, and an appeal of a denied alcohol license for a wine and spirits shop. The council will also…
Committee to weigh banning data centers and changing entertainment permits
The Riverside Land Use Committee will discuss two items: proposed amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 5.80 on entertainment permit issuance and appeals, and amendments to prohibit data centers as an allowable land use. The committee will also receive a legislative update and consider future agenda items. Public…
Committee to review entertainment permit rules and data center ban
The Land Use Committee will discuss proposed amendments to the Riverside Municipal Code regarding entertainment permits and the appeals process, and will consider amendments to prohibit data centers as an allowable land use. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
Planning Commission to hear appeal on denied massage permit and CCRC project
The Santa Rosa Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one to consider an appeal of the denial of a Massage Establishment Certificate for Highway 12 Massage, and another to consider approvals for a proposed 82-unit Continuing Care Retirement Community at 2021 Gullane Drive. The commission will also approve…
Parking board to approve minutes, financial reports, and permit sales
The Board of Parking Place Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine approvals: meeting minutes, revenue and expenditure reports for July and August 2026, ratification of four new parking permits, and an attendance report. No discussion items are listed, so the agenda is…
Planning Commission to decide cannabis permit transfer at 4975 West Lane
The Stockton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to transfer an approved cannabis retailer storefront permit and approve a new delivery-only cannabis business at 4975 West Lane. Staff recommends approval, finding the project exempt from CEQA as it occupies an existing building. The commission…
Planning Commission to consider police station, park, and 138-home subdivision
The Victorville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a Specific Plan amendment and Conditional Use Permit for a new police station and public park at Seneca Road and Civic Drive, and a Tentative Tract Map for 138 single-family homes at Bellflower Street and Dos Palmas Road. The Commission…
Harbor Commission to review State Lands report on mooring and pier permits
The Newport Beach Harbor Commission will discuss the California State Lands Commission's December 2025 report on the City's management of public trust lands, which raised concerns about mooring and residential pier permit programs. The Commission may establish a subcommittee to review the report and make policy…
Planning Commission to vote on new dental office and taqueria permits
The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on two entitlement requests: a Precise Plan for a new ±2,980 sq ft dental office at 9080 Talbert Avenue and a Conditional Use Permit for Que Vida Taqueria to add an on-sale liquor license at 18517 Brookhurst Street. No final decisions will be…
Planning Commission to hear three use permit requests, including alcohol sales
The Pittsburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three use permit applications: a religious assembly with bingo at 3721 Railroad Avenue, full alcohol service for Cajun Crack'n at 4330 Century Boulevard, and beer and wine sales at Island Pacific Supermarket at 2100 North Park Boulevard. All projects are…
Planning Commission to vote on tobacco/alcohol permit near Sohal #8 store
The Merced Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for Sohal #8 Merced Convenience Store and Car Wash to sell tobacco products, paraphernalia, and alcohol for off-site consumption. The meeting will also include routine approval of past minutes, election of leadership, and…
Planning Commission to weigh rezoning for up to 1,438 new homes
The Pleasanton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone three sites (totaling about 30.71 acres) to allow up to 1,438 net new residential units, with a recommendation to the City Council. The commission will also consider two conditional use permits for an indoor recreation facility and a…
Audit Committee to review Q4 FY2025-26 financial report and sales tax update
The Lake Forest Audit Committee is holding a special meeting to receive and file three informational items: the fourth quarter financial report for FY2025-26, a sales tax update as of March 31, 2026, and a report on encroachment permit deposits for public utilities. No action is expected beyond receiving these reports.
Planning Commission to decide on Verizon rooftop cell facility and Surfside roof height variance
The Seal Beach Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two use permits: a Minor Use Permit for a covered roof access structure exceeding height limits at a new single-family residence in Surfside Colony, and a Conditional Use Permit for a Verizon rooftop wireless facility at the Shops at Rossmoor. Staff…
Huntington Beach Planning Commission to consider an appeal regarding two accessory dwelling units on Pecan Avenue.
The Huntington Beach Planning Commission will meet on September 8, 2026, to hold a public hearing and consider an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval for Coastal Development Permit No. 26-006. The project involves building two detached accessory dwelling units at 205 Pecan Avenue. The commission will also…
Ukiah ZA to decide on temporary outdoor community site at 290 Seminary Ave
The Ukiah Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Minor Use Permit for a temporary outdoor community activation site at 290 Seminary Avenue, which would allow vendor activities, mobile food vendors, workshops, recreation, seating, and occasional live entertainment. The meeting also…
Council to vote on residential permit parking around Beckenham Park
The Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency will consider establishing a residential permit parking program for streets around Beckenham Park, including a no-parking zone during street sweeping hours. The council will also discuss parking on the north side of Laguna Hills Drive, ratify a $437,649.11 warrant…
Commission to weigh two General Plan consistency determinations and two conditional use permits
The Planning and Housing Commission will consider two General Plan consistency determinations (one for the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan, one for property acquisition at 462 Corona Mall), and hold public hearings on two conditional use permits (one for an improv facility at Los Lagos, one for an unspecified…
Planning Commission to decide on gym conditional use permit at 1599 Tiburon Blvd
The Tiburon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a gym (Recreation and Entertainment) at 1599 Tiburon Blvd. The commission will also review draft action minutes from August 12, 2026, and hear oral communications on non-agenda items. No other substantive decisions are…
Sand City Design Review Committee to consider sign permit for Taqueria Los Pericos
The Sand City Design Review Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and consider a sign permit application for Taqueria Los Pericos at 832 Playa Avenue. The meeting will be held virtually and in person, with public comment opportunities.
Clovis Commission to consider grants, liquor license transfer, fleet lease
The Clovis City Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2026, with an executive session beforehand on real property acquisition. The main business includes approving consent agenda items (grant applications, a change order, and a contract award), plus new business items such as a liquor license…
Council to consider $908,899 Bel Aire playground project, $812,363 contract
The Tiburon Town Council will hold a regular meeting with consent items, discussion, action items, and public hearings. Key actions include adding the Bel Aire Play Area Improvement Project to the capital plan and awarding a construction contract, granting a fourth building permit extension, approving a $75,000 storm…
Planning Commission to consider floating office and restroom at Peter's Landing Marina
The Huntington Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a floating office and restroom at Peter's Landing Marina, with a recommendation to approve. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from April and May. The meeting is a regular session with public comment…
Permit Committee to review new and renewal permits for events and businesses
The El Monte Permit Committee will consider applications for new and renewed permits, including live entertainment, block parties, a sidewalk vendor, and a used automobile dealer. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person. The agenda is mostly routine permit approvals.
LUAC reviews Pebble Beach home demolition, rebuild, guesthouse, ADU, tree removal
The Del Monte Forest Land Use Advisory Committee will review a combined development permit for 3978 Ronda Rd in Pebble Beach, including demolition of an existing 3,077 sq ft home, construction of a 5,825 sq ft two-story home, a 430 sq ft guesthouse, a 550 sq ft ADU, removal of 11 protected trees, coastal development…
Planning Commission to consider temporary MRI trailer permit at Kaiser Permanente
The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Temporary Use Permit for a medical trailer. The agenda includes one substantive item regarding a temporary MRI facility at a local business center. All other items are procedural, including the approval of previous meeting minutes.
Planning Commission to consider massage use permit at 11325 183rd Street
The Cerritos Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit 2026-3 for Thai Massage Studio LLC to operate a massage establishment with state-certified therapists at 11325 183rd Street. The property is zoned Regional Commercial (CR) and the project is…
Planning Commission to decide on massage business at 14115 Hawthorne Blvd
The Hawthorne Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a conditional use permit for a massage establishment at 14115 Hawthorne Blvd. Staff recommends denial of the permit. Two color approvals for new businesses are also on the consent calendar.
Planning Commission to review cannabis business ownership change and new development agreement
The Dixon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a proposed Development Agreement and Conditional Use Permit amendment for the cannabis business at 240 Dorset Ct, which would transfer operations from Club 420 to The Artist Tree and extend the agreement term. The commission will also consider a design…
Commission to review building permit acknowledgement forms
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting with continued public hearings, new business including presentations on the National Register of Historic Places, lead paint, and wooden windows, and a review of draft building permit acknowledgement forms. The commission will provide direction on which…
Wireless tower amendment at 11400 Merritt St, Castroville up for feedback
The North County Land Use Advisory Committee will review a proposed amendment to a previously approved use permit for a wireless telecommunication facility at 11400 Merritt Street, Castroville. The project involves removing an existing sign and batteries, and installing a new sign structure with 12 antennas and five…
Board to decide on indoor pickleball facility at 55 Lake Boulevard
The Board of Administrative Review will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Site Development Permit for an indoor recreational pickleball facility with eight courts, a lounge, and accessory amenities at 55 Lake Boulevard in the Northpoint Shopping Center. Staff recommends approval, finding the project…
Council to review downtown parking plan and approve consent items
The San Juan Capistrano City Council and Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting on September 1, 2026. The main discussion item is a presentation of the Downtown Parking Implementation Plan. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, check registers, an ordinance on massage establishments…
Council to vote on traffic safety, trail contracts and liquor license
The Tualatin City Council is meeting to consider three consent agenda items: a professional services contract for the Neighborhood Traffic Safety and Pedestrian Improvement Project, a contract for the Riverbend Community Trail and Park Improvement Project, and a new liquor license application for Lee's Kitchen. The…
Subcommittee seeks input on Residential Parking Permit program for Highland Ave & Valaria Dr
The Public Safety Subcommittee will approve minutes from the July 29, 2026 meeting. The primary business item involves seeking public input on whether a Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Program is an appropriate tool to address parking and public safety concerns regarding food vendors on Highland Avenue and Valaria…
Planning Commission to decide on billiards hall use permit at 6232 Mission Street
The Daly City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a use permit for a billiards hall in a vacant building at 6232 Mission Street. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings. Public comments can be submitted by email, online form, or in person.
Council to consider seven new ordinances and truck traffic on Mitchell Canyon Road
The City Council will hold public hearings for the first reading of seven different ordinances. Additionally, the Council will discuss options to address truck traffic near Mt. Diablo Elementary School.
Planning Commission to decide on Amazon fleet parking, AT&T rooftop cell site, and 7-Eleven liquor sales
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three permit requests: a five-year temporary use permit for Amazon fleet parking at 23658 Sierra Highway, a conditional use permit for an AT&T wireless facility on a Trader Joe's roof at 19031-19037 Golden Valley Road, and a conditional use permit for…
Council to decide on alcohol sales permit for Bens Market on Vanowen Street
The Los Angeles City Council is meeting to consider a continued application for a liquor license at Bens Market, along with several property liens for code violations. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being routine confirmations of liens and a report request on pension contribution rates.
Newport Beach Zoning Administrator to hear two coastal home rebuild permits
The Newport Beach Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings on two coastal development permits to demolish and rebuild single-family homes. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments. Both projects are proposed as exempt from CEQA review.