The Planning Division's mission is to provide the highest level of customer service attainable, while assisting applicants through the planning and environmental review processes. Read more in Division Overview.

• Monday, Wednesday, and alternate Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Closed every other Friday

New Zoning Ordinance
Click here to view the City's Zoning Ordinance.

Application Forms & Checklists
Click here to view a list of available application forms, checklists and information sheets.

Current Projects
Click here to view the Massage Ordinance adopted by City Council on January 16th.

San Pablo Avenue
Click here to learn more about the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan, which is currently being developed.

Planning Commission
Click here to view present and past agendas for Planning Commission meetings and study sessions.

General Plan
Click here to view the El Cerrito General Plan.

Environmental Documents
Click here to view the latest environmental document for the Portola Middle School relocation to Castro School project prepared by the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

Click here to view the latest environmental document for Cougar Field prepared by the Albany Unified School District.

Click here to view current environmental documents for projects that will be considered by the Planning Commission.

Green Building Information
Click here to view the Green Building Information page.

New Stormwater Control Plan Requirements for Projects Over 10,000 square feet
Click here to view new Contra Costa County Stormwater Runoff Requirements.