Planning
The Planning Division in collaboration with the Building Division and other City departments guide new development projects efficiently through a Development Review Process.
Planning Counter Hours & Contact
Temporary Outdoor Operation Permits
Property Information & Zoning Ordinance
Submittal Checklists & Requirements
Adopted Policy Statements & Standards
PLANNING COUNTER HOURS & CONTACT
If you have a planning related inquiry please call us at 510.675.5379 or via email at planning@unioncity.org. Please allow up to 2-3 working days for a planner to get back to you.
You can also make an appointment to speak or meet virtually with a planner during our counter hours by clicking on the link below:
Counter Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, planning staff is available to assist via phone or video chat; there is currently not an in-person meeting option.
Phone: 510.675.5379
Email: planning@unioncity.org
Appointment: http://www.calendly.com/ucplanning/appointment
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR OPERATION PERMITS
- Permit Types and Applications
- For Temporary Outdoor Operations on Public Sidewalks please contact the Union City Public Works Department
PROPERTY INFORMATION & ZONING ORDINANCE
- Look up your zoning and property information - To find property information, including zoning information, visit the City’s Community Viewpage
- Instructions and information on how to use Community View
- Zoning Ordinance (Title 18 of the Municipal Code)
- Union City Zoning Map
- Parcel or Tax Maps are available from the Alameda County Assessor’s website
APPLICATIONS FORMS & FEES
- Preliminary Review Application
- Formal Application
- Zoning Verification Letter Application
- Temporary Commercial Signs Application
- Zoning Conformance Review (for Business Licenses)
If submitted electronically, the document shall be provided as one (1) complete PDF, applications electronically submitted in other formats will not be reviewed.
(Please allow for a minimum of two weeks for processing) - Planning Fees(Effective until June 30, 2021)
SUBMITTAL CHECKLISTS & REQUIREMENTS
- Submittal Checklist
- Project Data Sheet – Residential
- Project Data Sheet – Non-Residential
- Stormwater Checklist
- Wireless Facilities Checklist
PLANNING RESOURCES & HANDOUTS
- Development Review Process Overview
- Residential Development Standards (setbacks, height, and other standards for additions or new homes in the R, RS, and RM districts.)
- Requirements for Detached Accessory Structures (e.g. sheds, detached garages, etc.)
- Standards for Decks, Patios, and Fences
- 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.
CEQA FILINGS
- Notice of Intent - 1998 Whipple Road - Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
- Notice of Intent - Florence Street Subdivision (Seven Hills Estates) Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
GENERAL PLAN INFORMATION
- 2040 General Plan (current)
- 2002 General Plan (previous)
ADOPTED POLICY STATEMENTS & STANDARDS
- Fast Food Drive Through Policy Statement
- Gas Station Marketeer Policy Statement
- Landscape Standards Policy Statement
- Large Family Daycare Policy Statement
- Parking Standards
- Seasonal Sales Lot Policy Statement
RELATED LINKS
- Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes
- Planning Commission Meetings (Calendar)
- Going Green
- Climate Action Plan