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Planning Applications, Forms & Checklists

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The Planning Division is here to help guide the community with development review procedures and the processing of development applications.  Depending on the application type or intensity, project approval may occur directly at the counter or may require review by the Community Development Director, the Planning Commission, or the City Council. 

If you are new to the planning application process, we recommend that you speak with Planning Division staff before preparing an application for submittal.  Our planners can walk you through the requirements, explain what supporting materials are needed, and confirm applicable fees.  Contact the Planning Division during public counter hours at (707) 428-7461.

Please note: Many projects that require a planning permit also require a building permit.  For building permit information, please contact the Building Division at (707) 428-7451.

 

Application Submittal Requirements

To ensure timely processing, only complete applications will be accepted.  All Planning applications must be submitted online through Fairfield BUILD. A completed Master Application Form, mailing labels (500 ft), digital PDF copies of all plans, additional applications and documents are required.  Fees will be invoiced once a Planning Division staff member has received your submittal online. Please note application review will NOT begin until payment is received.

Before submitting, please review the following:

   -  Appropriate application submittal requirement checklist(s) below

These checklists contain detailed information about what to include on plans and/or declare within the application form(s)

   - Master Application Form  /  Master Application Form - Detailed Requirements

 All application types, except Cannabis Delivery Permits, are required to complete the Master    Application Form

   -  Planning Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2026

                    In effect from July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

   -  Mailing Label Requirement (500 ft radius)

30 per-sheet labels (1 inch x 2 5/8 inch)

If you are missing items or required information, we will not be able to accept your application. 

 

Planning Schedule & Submittal Deadlines

All new project submittals will be reviewed for completeness prior to scheduling for a particular hearing or meeting. At the end of this period, applicants will receive written notice of the status of their application. Completed applications will be scheduled for hearings/meetings while those that are deemed incomplete will require additional information before a hearing/meeting date can be determined.

   - Submittal Deadlines and Meeting Schedule

 

 

FREQUENTLY USED APPLICATIONS  -  DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

Community Design Plan
Custom Home
Development Review
Environmental Review
Freeway Sign
General Plan Amendment
Lot Line Adjustment or Merger
Master Planned Unit Development (MPUD) Permit
Minor Development Review
Minor Discretionary Review
Ordinance Amendment
Plan Review
Sign Permit
Tentative Parcel Map
Tentative Subdivision Map
Tree Removal
Use Permit
Variance
Zone Change

 

ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS  -  DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

Administrative Appeal
Administrative Variance
Annexation
Cannabis Delivery Permit
Categorical Exemption
Development Agreement
Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Interim Use Permit
Marsh Development Permit
Negative Declaration
NEPA Review
Parcel Map Review
Planned Development
Planned Development Zoning
Planning Commission Appeal
Pre-Annexation Agreement
Second Unit
Specific Plan
Tiny Home Project
Use Permit
Zoning Clearance
Zoning Letter

PLANNING FORMS

The forms below must be submitted in conjunction with many of the above applications. Please refer to the Application Submittal Requirements above for more information.

Appeal

Required for all Appeal applications

Environmental Assessment

Required for all applications subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Property Owner Affidavit

Required for all applications except for Appeals, Zoning Clearance and Zoning Letters.

Public Hearing Affidavit

Required for all applications which require public hearings. 

Stormwater Questionnaire

Required for all applications proposing to create, add or replace 10,000 square feet or more of impervious surface on the project site.

Use Permit Justification

Required for all Use Permit applications.

Variance Justification

Required for all Variance applications.