Planning
The Planning Division coordinates development review and ensures compliance with State law, the Benicia General Plan and the city's adopted land use regulations. The work of the Planning Division also includes:
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Helping the community with land use questions, including zoning, permits and historic preservation.
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Implementing and maintaining the Benicia General Plan, including related code updates, studies and projects.
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Providing liaison support to the Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Review Commission.
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- Cannabis Program: Information about cannabis permitting.
- Current Development Applications: Information about development applicants currently active in the City.
- Historic Preservation: Information about Benicia's historic districts, historic buildings, and design review process.
- Rose Estates: Information about a development application filed on March 12, 2024.
- Short-Term Rentals: Current licensing requirements for short-term vacation rentals.
- Subdivision Ordinance: Information about updates to the Benicia Subdivision Ordinance (Title 16 of BMC).
- Current and Past Projects: Information about past and present projects in the City.
- Home Based Business: Information for those wishing to run a commercial enterprise from their home.
Housing
- Accessory Dwelling Units: Information about the City's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules and permitting process.
- Housing Webpage: Comprehensive resource for City of Benicia housing information
- Housing Element: The current update to the Housing Element will guide housing development in Benicia in the 2023-2031 planning period.
Permit Center
Applications, plans, and documents can only be submitted electronically on the City of Benicia's Permit Center. Permit Center submittals will not be processed on weekends, holidays, and City Hall closures. Submittals after 3:00 PM will not begin processing until the following business day.
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