Our team crafts plans, policies, and zoning rules for land use and development. We update these documents to align with State law and reflect community values. We also work on special studies that inform future policies and regulations.
In this section
- Marin County Airport Land Use Plan Update This initiative revises our land use rules for properties around the Gnoss Field airport.
- Short Term Rentals Learn about Short Term Rentals in unincorporated Marin and access resources.
- Countywide Plan Amendments The Planning Division proposes to amend the Marin Countywide Plan as directed by order of the Marin Superior Court.
- Local Coastal Program–Countywide Plan Housing Element Amendments The Marin County Planning Division is proposing amendments to the Marin County Local Coastal Program (LCP) to implement the Marin Countywide Plan 2023-2031 Housing Element in the Coastal Zone.
- West Marin Visioning A Community-Driven Vision for the Future of West Marin
- Tam Junction Tam Junction community and economic vitality.
- Development Code Amendments 2026 We are proposing amendments to the Development Code for adoption in 2026.
- Offsite Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) Development standards for infrastructure and public facilities to support new multi-unit residential and mixed use projects.
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Plans, Policies, and Regulations
What are the rules for developing and using land in unincorporated Marin? View Marin County's policy plans and regulations such as the Countywide Plan, Development Code, and Local Coastal Plan.
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Research and Reports
Our studies cover a variety of topics that are relevant to Marin County.