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The website will be unavailable while the work is performed.Thursday, October 7, 2020 Customer Service Alert Our office is is currently experiencing a higher than normal volume of permit requests. Please anticipate the longer response times. Learn More » New Local Energy Code Requirements Effective September 10, 2020 New Energy Requirements effective September 10, 2020 for new construction: Requirements include all-electric building, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and photovoltaic solar requirements. View »View MoreWe plan and regulate land use and development within the unincorporated areas of the County so that diverse and livable communities can thrive. VIEW MORE » VIEW MORE »Contact Us plngbldg@smcgov.orgBuilding buildingcounter@smcgov.org Code Compliance codecomplaint@smcgov.org Planning PlanningProjects@smcgov.org VIEW MORE » Take action to improve housing availability in San Mateo County. Learn More Did you know? There are new penalty fees of $2,500 to $10,000 per tree for the unauthorized removal of Significant and Heritage Trees? LEARN MORE »What’s New? New Local Energy Code Requirements Effective September 10, 2020 New Energy Requirements effective September 10, 2020 for new construction: Requirements include all-electric building, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and photovoltaic solar requirements.... View more at Planning and Building View New Local Energy Code Requirements Effective September 10, 2020 Department Services Update Our public service counter remains closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but we continue to provide services using a primarily remote workforce. Find alternatives to visiting the currently-closed service counter as well as information on permit applications, inspections, and public meetings.... View more at Planning and Building View Department Services Update Fire Recovery & Rebuilding Learn about our streamlined rebuilding process designed to assist those who have lost their homes or suffered property damage due to the CZU Lightning Complex fires.... View more at Planning and Building View Fire RecoveryRebuilding Additional Outdoor Businesses Allowed The County has expanded the temporary suspension of Use Permit, Parking and other zoning development standards to allow restaurants and other specified businesses to conduct business outdoors.... View more at Planning and Building View Additional Outdoor Businesses Allowed View All News Major Projects Midcoast Multimodal Trail Project The Midcoast Multi-Modal Trail is a bicycle and pedestrian commuter trail that will provide an alternative means of transportation for residents of the Midcoast.... View more at Planning and Building View Midcoast Multimodal Trail Project Cypress Point Affordable Housing Community Project Proposal by the MidPen Housing Corporation to construct a 71-unit affordable housing community at the corner of Carlos St. and Sierra St. in Moss Beach.... View more at Planning and Building View Cypress Point Affordable Housing Community Project Connect the Coastside Connect the Coastside is a community-based transportation plan to help improve mobility and safety for Coastside residents and visitors. It identifies programs and improvements for the Highway 1 and Highway 92 corridors to improve mobility and accommodate the Midcoast’s future transportation needs.... View more at Planning and Building View Connect the Coastside View All Major Projects Quick Links Find My Zoning Permit Center Make an AppointmentFlood Hazard Resources All Public Meetings Significant & Heritage Trees Did you know? 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