City of Vallejo, CA

ABOUT THE PLANNING DIVISION

The Planning Division's primary functions are Current Planning and Long-Range Planning.

Current Planning includes:

• Implementation of the Zoning Ordinance, which provides the procedures, standards, and regulations for land use decisions.

The Zoning Code (adopted July 22, 2021) is contained within Title 16 of the Vallejo Municipal Code (VMC), which is found here. The Zoning Map (adopted July 22, 2021) is found here.

• Implementing the General Plan, the City's vision for its future.
• Reviewing development proposals using the new Zoning Ordinance and as well as other State regulations including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• Providing land use information to all stakeholders in the Vallejo community.

Long-Range Planning includes:

Vallejo General Plan - Adopted August 29, 2017

New Housing Element work is underway. More information can be found here.

Other Functions of the Division are:

• Supporting the Planning Commission, a seven-member group appointed by the City Council to make decisions or recommendations on land use issues.
• Supporting the Architectural Heritage and Landmarks Commission, a seven-member group appointed by the City Council to guide the preservation of the Architectural Heritage District and the St. Vincent's Hill Historic District.
• Supporting the Design Review Board, a seven-member group appointed by the City Council to promote orderly, harmonious and attractive development within the downtown and waterfront areas.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DOCUMENTS

Cesar Orozco
Planning Manager - Current Development

Hector Rojas
Planning Manager - Long Range

555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
Second Floor

Email Us
Phone (707) 648-5436
Fax (707) 552-0163

City Hall and the Central Permit Center are now open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Please note that the Planning staff will be unavailable during the lunch hour, from 12-1.

During other business hours, routine questions will still be responded to via phone or email.

Robby Thacker
Principal Planner
(707) 648-4506

Robert Busick
Senior Planner
(707) 648-5422

Laura Solomon
Associate Planner
(707) 648-5391

Juliette Avila
Assistant Planner
(707) 645-2625

Donna Baarsch
Assistant Planner
(707) 648-4020

Erica McCray
Contract Planner
(707) 645-2623

Please click below to submit files and applications electronically. A planner will contact you after receiving your application to let you know what fees are required prior to application processing.