Planning Applications
All entitlements administered by the Planning Division require completed application forms and checklists. If you have questions on how to fill out applications or what materials are required, contact the Planning Division. The application types below are organized alphabetically by type with all required forms provided under each type.
Common Forms
General Application
Cost Recovery Form
Development Impact and Capacity Fees Booklet (2024-2025)
Development Impact and Capacity Fees Schedule (2024-2025)
Environmental Impact Questionnaire
Fee Schedule (Effective July 1, 2024)
Alphabetical List
Address Change
Application Form
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) & Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs)
Handout
Affordable Housing Streamlined Approval Process (SB 35)
Handout and Application Form
Building Height Calculation
Handout
Conditional Use Permit
Conditional Use Permit Application Checklist & Information Handout
Fence Permit
Fence Permit Information
Fence Permit - Property Line Signature Form
General Plan Amendment
Application Checklist
Generator Installation
Generator Handout
Heritage or Landmark Tree
Nomination Form
Deed Restriction
Home Occupation Permit
Application Form
Lot Line Adjustment/Merger
Application Checklist
Notice of Lot Line Adjustment
Notice of Lot Merger
Parcel and Subdivision Maps
Application Checklist
Preliminary Housing Development Application (SB 330)
Handout and Application Form
Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit
Checklist
Application Form
Business Tax Application
Business Tax Application Instructions
Transit Occupancy Tax Application
Sign Permit
Sign Checklist and Inventory
Site Plan and Architectural Review
Application Checklist
Appendix A - Parking Standards
Appendix B - Trash Enclosures Standards
Appendix C - Landscape Design Standards
Specific Plan/Zoning Amendment
Application Checklist
Supportive Housing Streamlined Approval Process (AB 2162)
Application Checklist & Information Handout
Telecommunication Facilities
For any Wireless Telecommunications Facility, please see https://cityofpetaluma.org/planning-wireless-telecommunication/
Variance
Application Checklist
Zoning Permit (Temporary Use Permit)
Application Form