Planning Division

Responsibilities
The Planning Division is primarily responsible for implementation of the goals and strategies of the City’s General Plan, which serves as a comprehensive strategy for the management of future growth and change within the community. The Planning Division is also responsible for implementation of the City’s Development Code, processing land use and development applications, environmental compliance, housing issues, and long-range planning.

Related Documents

Regulatory Documents

  1. 2014-2021 Housing Element
  2. Laguna Hills General Plan
  3. Laguna Hills General Plan EIR
  4. Laguna Hills Planned Community Development Plan and Text
  5. Urban Village Specific Plan (UVSP)

Standards and Guidelines

  1. Accessory Structure Standards
  2. Real Estate Sign Standards
  3. Residential Outdoor Water Use
  4. Single Family Residential Standards
  5. Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and Guidelines

Application Forms

  1. Planning Department Fee Schedule
  2. Planning Application and Instructions
  3. Planning Application Review Process
  4. Planning Application and Checklist (Housing)
  5. Apiary Registration
  6. Certificate of Use and Occupancy Application Packet
  7. Home Occupation Certificate Application
  8. Special Animal Permit Application
  9. Temporary Sign Permit Application
  10. Temporary Use Permit Application
  11. Wireless Facility Screening Form
  12. Wireless Application Review Packet

Environmental

  1. Initial Study Checklist (Final 8.20) [PDF]
  2. Initial Study Checklist (Final 8.20) [WORD]
  3. VMT and Traffic Study Guidelines Combined

Builder's Remedy Application Checklist and Information

  1. Builders Remedy Application Checklist
  2. Builders Remedy Application Supplemental Questions