Depending on the specific proposal, several entitlements may be needed for your project.
Our experienced and professional staff is here to help our customers navigate the development application process and can guide you to the forms to be submitted for your project.

General Forms
- General Application
- Fee Schedule
- Development Application Information
- Conditional Use Permit
- Condominium Conversion Permit
- Design Review
- Grading
- General Plan Amendment
- Minor Conditional Use Permit
- Planned Residential Developments
- Public Convenience/Necessity
- Specific Plan Amendment
- Street Name Change
- Street-Alley-Walkways and Summary Vacations
- Subdivision (Tentative Parcel and Tract Maps)
- Subdivision Modification Justification Form
- Variance
- Zoning Map and Code Amendment (Rezone)
Historic Preservation Forms
- Certificate of Appropriateness Application
- Consultant Requirements for Cultural Resources Survey, Studies and Reports
- Historic Designation Application
- Historic Designation Nomination Guide
- Mills Act
Other Applications
- Administrative Sign Plan Review
- Administrative Adjustment Application
- Beverage Container Recycling
- Conceptual Development Review Application
- Demolition Permit
- Rental of Rooms Application
- Temporary Sign Permit Application
- Temporary Use Permit Application
- SB 1123 Application Checklist and Pre-Clearance Form
- SB 9 Application Checklist and Pre-Clearance Form
- SB 330/SB 35/SB 8 Housing Development Preliminary Application
- University Avenue Density Transfer Pilot Program Request to Transfer Units Form
Other Helpful Informational Sheets
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Airport Land Use Compatibility
- Airport Spheres of Influence
- Part 77 Handout
- Appeal Information
- Biological Survey Requirements
- Environmental Information Form
- Housing on Faith Lands Handbook
- Military Notification Process
- Street Name Selection
- Temporary Sign Frequently Asked Questions
- Riverside Signage Field Guide
- University Avenue Density Transfer Pilot Program Factsheet
Development Review Committee submission deadlines (2026) will help you with your application processing.
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