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Published on April 25, 2017. Last modified on August 15, 2024

Land Use serves as the liaison between the Environmental Health Bureau (Bureau) and the Housing & Community Development Agency and is responsible for review of land use projects and building permits to ensure conformance with regulations where the Bureau is the oversight agency. Land use works closely with the HCD-Planning and Building Services Departments. All subdivision applications and single family dwelling proposals are reviewed to ensure adequate water supply and wastewater disposal feasibility. Similar evaluation is completed for any commercial project within the County of Monterey’s jurisdiction. Land Use collaborates with HCD to ensure environmental impacts from development are mitigated or avoided.

Guide & Permits

Form	Description
Land Use - Building Permits	When a construction permit application is submitted to the RMA - Building Services for plan check, the EHB is routed a copy for review and approval. We use the Accela permit tracking website to update the status of the application and notify Building Services when the permit has been approved by EHB.
Land Use - Land Use Permit Fees	Link to Fees page
Land Use - Permit Process Guide	This brochure is designed to give the general public an introduction to the permit process involving Land Use Services of the Environmental Health Bureau (EHB). This guide gives you an overview and can help you successfully navigate Environmental Health planning and construction permit review as well as onsite wastewater treatment system permit processes.
Land Use - Planning Permits	Planning permit applications are routed by RMA-Planning Department to EHB for review and recommendations. The overall planning permit process is very well detailed on the Planning Department’s website. When contemplating a project it is important to speak with a land use technician before contacting EHB to determine what the site development requirements are and what the zoning will allow on your project site.

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Can I construct a 2nd Unit on my Property?

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Development Criteria – Domestic Water

Not sure which water system serves your property? Use these lists to look the up the name of the water system that an address or parcel is connected to – lists are currently being updated

For properties connected to a private well, historical records such as a Well Completion Report, may be on file with the EHB. Please submit a File Review Request to learn whether records are available. Please allow up to ten days for a response to your request.

Forms

Properties with septic will require an approved Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (septic) design, indicating initial system and future repair area for main and second residence on the property. Please note that the flowchart above has been provided to you for your consideration and personal evaluation, or for the consideration of a qualified professional retained by you, and should not be interpreted as a directive, finding, or final determination from Monterey County or the Environmental Health Bureau on any specific project or proposal, as the information does not account for site-specific conditions.

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