The Planning Division in collaboration with the Building Division and other City departments guide new development projects efficiently through a Development Review Process.

PROPERTY INFORMATION & ZONING ORDINANCE 

• Zoning Information - To find property information, including zoning information, visit the City’s Community View webpage
• Instructions and information on how to use Community View
• Zoning Ordinance (Title 18 of the Municiple Code) 
• Union City Zoning Map
• Tax Maps can be obtained from the Alameda County Assessor’s website

APPLICATIONS FORMS & FEES 

• Preliminary Application
• Formal Application
• Zoning Verification Letter Request
• Business License Zoning Conformance Review – Residential
• Business License Zoning Conformance Review – Non-Residential
• Planning Fees 

SUBMITTAL CHECKLISTS & REQUIREMENTS 

• Site Development Review Submittal Requirements
• Use Permit Submittal Requirements
• Subdivisions Submittal Requirements 
• Project Data Sheet – Residential
• Project Data Sheet – Non-Residential
• Stormwater Checklist 
• Wireless Telecommunications Facilities 
• Temporary Commercial Signs Application

PLANNING RESOURCES & HANDOUTS

• Development Review Process Overview 
• Residential Development Standards (R, RS & RM Districts) 
• Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (e.g. in-law or secondary units) 
• Requirements for Detached Accessory Structures in Residential Districts (e.g. sheds, detached garages, etc.)
• Requirements for Walls, Fences, Hedges in Residential Districts
• Residential Landscaping Requirements
• FEMA Flood Map Information
• California Earthquake Hazards Zone Map 

PLANNING DOCUMENTS

• An archive of past and current planning documents (including environmental) is available here.

GENERAL PLAN INFORMATION

• 2002 General Plan Policy Documents 
• UC2040 General Plan Update Website 

PLANNING COUNTER HOURS & CONTACT

Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Phone: 510.675.5319
Email: planning@unioncity.org 

ADOPTED POLICY STATEMENTS 

• Fast Food Drive Through Policy Statement
• Gas Station Marketeer
• Landscape Standards Policy Statement
• Large Family Daycare Policy Statement
• Seasonal Sales Lot Policy Statement

RELATED LINKS

• Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes 
• Planning Commission Meetings (Calendar)
• Going Green 
• Climate Action Plan