What is the process of applying for and obtaining a use permit?
A5) The need for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), or simply “use permit,” as determined by the Zoning Code generally specifies that a use permit is needed when a proposed use is consistent with the zoning but a special review by the appropriate hearing body is needed to make the use compatible with the surrounding area. Depending on the complexity and level of concerns, the hearing body might be the Zoning Administrator, the Project Planning Commission, the local Community Council or the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. A Project Application is required along with the appropriate fees, again depending on the proposed use and the hearing body. For more information on use permits, visit http://www.planning.saccounty.net/ and click on “services” in the left-hand column.
