Why does it take so long to process a major plot plan, conditional use permit, parcel map, etc.?
Major development applications such as conditional use permits and tract maps are transmitted to numerous County Departments and outside agencies for review and comment. During the review and comment process, many times numerous issues are raised that must be addressed in the project design. This process of re-design and review may be required several times before a project is deemed approvable and ready to proceed to a public hearing. The Planning Department, as the lead agency on most land development proposals, makes every effort to expedite the review process. The time required for the applicant and the applicant’s engineer to review comments and proceed with a re-design and re-submittal of plans varies and is out of the Planning Department’s control.
Major development applications such as conditional use permits and tract maps are transmitted to numerous County Departments and outside agencies for review and comment. During the review and comment process, many times numerous issues are raised that must be addressed in the project design. This process of re-design and review may be required several times before a project is deemed approvable and ready to proceed to a public hearing. The Planning Department, as the lead agency on most land development proposals, makes every effort to expedite the review process. The time required for the applicant and the applicant’s engineer to review comments and proceed with a re-design and re-submittal of plans varies and is out of the Planning Department’s control.
