Planning

The Planning Division provides zoning and land-use information to the general public via in-person visits at the public counter, over the telephone and online. The Division provides support to the City Council and also serves as the primary liaison to the Planning Commission, Modification Committee and the Art in Public Places Advisory Committee. In all of its duties, the Division strives to provide the highest level of customer service to apply the City's zoning regulations in an equitable and just manner. Below is a list of services the Division provides:

Planning Documents

• General Plan
• Housing Element 
  • 2021-2029 Housing Element Update 
    • Comment Period September 28th - October 27th, 2021 by 5:00pm. All comments can be submitted to tbu@elmonteca.gov.
  • 2021-2029 Housing Element Update (Technical Report)
  • Appendix A – Sites Inventory
  • Appendix B – Public Participation
  • Appendix C – Review of Past Accomplishments
  • Appendix D – Assessment of Fair Housing
  • 2021 Public Health & Safety Element Update (Track-changed/Redlines)
• Zoning Code and Specific Plans
• Design Guidelines and Resources

Application and Review Process

• Review Process
• Applications and Instructions
• Development Standards and Handouts
• Massage Business Guidelines
• Alternative Financial Services Guidelines

Environmental Documents

• Current Projects
• Approved Projects 

Commissions and Committees

• Planning Commission
• Modification Committee
• Art in Public Places Advisory Committee 

Landscape Standards

• Tree Preservation Ordinance
• Model Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
• Urban Agricultural Initiative 

Public Art

• Public Art Ordinance
• List of Current Projects