Phase 5: Application Review Process
County staff begin project review and the preparation of environmental documents.
What happens
Once received, your application is assigned to a Case Planner, who routes copies to the appropriate County agencies, districts, and departments to check completeness and compliance with local, State, and federal law. Within 30 days you receive a letter declaring the application “complete” or “incomplete.” An incompleteness letter requests additional information and starts another 30-day completeness review.
What you need
- Prompt, complete responses to any incompleteness letter
- Direct coordination with your assigned Case Planner to resolve outstanding items
Who’s involved
These County departments and districts typically take part in this phase:
Agencies that commonly review applications include the Watershed Protection District, Transportation, APCD, Environmental Health, Fire, Planning, Public Works Grading, and the Agricultural Commissioner.
Next step
Phase 6: CEQA Review
County staff evaluate your project’s potential environmental impacts under CEQA.
Have a question about this phase?
The Planning Division can clarify requirements and connect you with the right reviewing department.