Planning
All applications are to be submitted through the Yucaipa Permit Exchange online portal. To help prepare a thorough submittal package, use the pertinent Application Checklist.
Note: If you need additional support navigating the online permitting portal, reference our User Help Guides.
Planning staff assist the City Council, Planning Commission, other staff members, and the general public with all aspects of land use entitlements. We are committed to providing the highest degree of professionalism and support to applicants and residents within the city, and are available to help through the development process from start to finish.
Current Planning involves the review of various types of land use applications to ensure that future development will provide a safe and high-quality built environment for the City’s residents, visitors, and employees of the many businesses in town. This includes ensuring compliance with the City’s Development Code and Citywide Design Guidelines.
Long Range Planning helps to implement the long term vision for the City’s future growth and development as outlined by the General Plan. Some of these long range efforts include the Wine Country Specific Plan and the Freeway Corridor Specific Plan Update.
The California Environmental Quality Act (referred to as “CEQA” and found in Section 21000 et. seq. of the Public Resource Code of the State of California “PRC”) together with the State CEQA Guidelines promulgated by the California Office of Planning and Research are intended to enhance the long-term protection of the environment and to encourage public participation in the process. They present objectives, criteria, and procedures for the evaluation of projects and the preparation of Categorical Exemptions, Negative Declarations and Environmental Impact Reports.
The General Plan’s Housing Element is the City of Yucaipa’s official housing plan and serves as the chief policy document on housing-related issues. A Housing Element provides the plan and programs that focus on conserving and improving existing affordable housing; providing adequate housing sites for all income levels; assisting in the development of affordable housing; removing constraints to housing development; and promoting equal housing opportunities.
Either click the logo above, or follow the link below to launch a website specific to the Development Code Update. This website will be updated and maintained throughout the update process, and aims to serve as a community resource that encourages residents to provide initial input, offer valuable feedback, and stay informed.
CONTACT US
909-797-2489
Associate Planner
Development Services Technician
Administrative Assistant
