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)
(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.
GENERAL PLAN INFORMATION
- 2040 General Plan (current)
- 2002 General Plan (previous)
ADOPTED POLICY STATEMENTS & STANDARDS
- Fast Food Drive Through Policy Statement
- Gas Station Marketeer
- Landscape Standards Policy Statement
- Large Family Daycare Policy Statement
- Parking Standards
- Seasonal Sales Lot Policy Statement