Frequently asked questions

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How do I determine the jurisdiction of a property?
Process
How do I contact the West County Wastewater District (WCWD)?
Process
How do I contact Stege Sanitary District?
Process
How do I determine my sewer district?
Process
How do I obtain a City of Richmond business license?
Process
Do I need a business license?
Process
How do I obtain records regarding a property or permits?
Process
How much are the school fees?
Fees
Where do I make payments for school fees?
Fees
Where do I make payments for plan check and permit fees?
Fees
What do I need for my inspection?
Inspections
What time is my inspection?
Inspections
How does the California Density Bonus Law apply to the City of Richmond?
HousingSDBL
How many ADUs allowed on a lot with multiple detached residential units?
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)HousingGOV 7.1.13.2
How do I find affordable housing in the City of Richmond?
Housing
Do the architectural standards and building types apply to new single-family residences in the Form-Based Code area?
Housing
Who is authorized to maintain or remove street trees?
Environmental
Which department is in charge of managing trees?
Environmental
How is the BCDC shoreline band determined?
Environmental
Where are auto-related businesses allowed to operate in Richmond?
Commercial & Business§ 15.04.606.060§ 15.04.104.020
Do I have to renew the permit for my food truck?
Commercial & Business§ 15.04.610.320
How can I renew my food truck permit?
Commercial & Business§ 15.04.806.020
What's the process to get a mobile food vendor permit on private property?
Commercial & Business§ 15.04.610.320§ 15.04.806.010§ 15.04.806.020§ 15.04.806.030§ 15.04.806.040§ 15.04.806.050§ 15.04.806.060
Where can I place my food truck?
Commercial & Business§ 15.04.610.320
What is the definition of a peddler business? Is my food truck considered a peddler business?
Commercial & Business
Can I operate a home-based day care in the City of Richmond?
Commercial & Business
What business activities can I do from my home?
Commercial & Business§ 15.04.610.230
Where can I park my commercial vehicle?
Outdoor StorageCommercial & Business§ 15.04.104.020§ 15.04.610.230Series 200§ 15.04.601.070
Why can't my property have an auto related use when my neighbor is allowed to?
Commercial & Business§ 15.04.606.060
Does the City of Richmond allow Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs)?
Commercial & Business
Does the City of San Pablo or Richmond have zoning jurisdiction of lots crossing city boundaries?
Zoning
What kind of permits are required for a Special Event?
Process
How do I get a subordination agreement?
Process
How do I get a permit for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)?
Parking
Who owns the utility pole located on my property?
Easements & Right-of-Way
How do I find my Assessor's Parcel Number (APN)?
Zoning
How do I find my parcel's zoning district?
Zoning
How do I know if my parcel is considered Historic?
Historic Resources§ 15.04.303.120
Do retaining walls require a planning permit?
Accessory Structures & Buildings§ 15.04.104.020§ 15.04.601.060
What type of vegetation/existing site features are permissible for screening of exterior wall-mounted equipment?
Accessory Structures & Buildings§ 15.04.601.110
My property is a corner lot. Which side of my property is considered the "front yard"?
Zoning§ 15.04.103.120
Can ADU's be over 16 feet in height?
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
What permits are required to build a new driveway on my property?
Easements & Right-of-WayProcess§ 15.04.201.040§ 15.04.607.010§ 15.04.607.020§ 15.04.607.030§ 15.04.607.040§ 15.04.607.050§ 15.04.607.060§ 15.04.607.070§ 15.04.607.080§ 15.04.607.090
Do the architectural standards and building types apply to site improvements and/or additions to existing nonconforming structures in the Form-Based Code area?
Accessory Structures & BuildingsLegal Non-Conforming Uses§ 15.04.401.030
What is the maximum basic fence height for a street side yard on a residential corner lot?
Accessory Structures & Buildings
Can unpermitted, nonconforming, structures be converted to (J)ADU's?
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)AB 1332GOV 7.1.13.2GOV 7.1.13.3§ 15.04.610.020
How do I schedule or cancel an inspection?
Process
Do the architectural standards and building types apply to proposed ADUs in the Form-Based Code area?
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)§ 15.04.401.030§ 15.04.403.030
Where do I make payments for planning permit fees?
Process
How do I request a zoning verification letter?
ProcessZoning
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