What We Do
We are responsible for writing planning policies and codes, like those found in the Countywide Plan and the Development Code. We also review and issue decisions on applications for various development projects in the unincorporated areas of Marin County.
Quick Search Tools
- Search a Planning Application Under Review Search for planning applications under review by filter.
- Search the Zoning and Property Tool Find zoning & basic property info in Unincorporated Marin.
- Search for Planning Records Search records for permits, public hearings, and more.
- Explore Marin County Townships Search this atlas for zoning, and land use information of our 27 unincorporated townships.
Popular Services
- Get Planning Help Contact us for planning permit help and project guidance.
- Apply for a Planning Permit Find planning permit application steps and fees.
- Find Planning Applications Under Review Explore active planning permit applications under review by location or by filter.
- Learn about Short Term Rentals Find information about Short-term rental licenses in unincorporated Marin.
- Attend a Public Hearing Get information the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission & Design Review Board and their hearing dates on planning and review board meetings.
- Report a Code Violation Report a suspected zoning, construction, and environmental health code planning or zoning violations.
- Find Development Regulations Find Development Regulations. Explore policy plans and zoning regulations for development in unincorporated Marin.
- Learn about County Initiatives Get informed and involved with county-led policy and community planning initiatives.
- Find Planning Research and Reports Browse planning research studies and reports.
- Request a Planning Consultation Meet with Planning staff to discuss zoning rules, site constraints, or changes to an approved permit.
- Check the Planning Application Submittal Checklist Planning Permit approval requires meeting the Planning Application Submittal Checklist, including all required plans and any applicable special studies.
- Find Current CEQA Projects Projects currently under CEQA review in Marin County.
Who we are
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Long Range Planning
Content textLearn about and get involved with our policy & community initiatives.
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Environmental Planning
Content textReview environmental review documents & projects under CEQA & NEPA review.
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Current Planning
Content textGet Planning Permits including Design Review, Variances, and more.
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Code Compliance
Content textReport alleged zoning, building, & environmental health violations.