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How long does it take to get a building permit for an ADU?
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
What's the process to legalize unpermitted structures?
Process§ 15.04.803.010§ 15.04.803.020§ 15.04.803.030§ 15.04.803.040§ 15.04.803.050§ 15.04.803.060§ 15.04.803.070§ 15.04.803.080§ 15.04.803.090§ 15.04.803.100
How does the City determine if a structure was constructed with the benefit of a building permit?
Process
How do I know if my property contains private easements?
Easements & Right-of-Way
What is a Certificate of Appropriateness and how does it relate to historical properties?
Historic Resources§ 15.04.303.120
What determines planning fees? Why do they cost what they cost?
Process
What is zoning?
Zoning
What does the Richmond Zoning Ordinance regulate?
Zoning§ 15.04.805.010§ 15.04.805.020§ 15.04.805.030§ 15.04.805.040§ 15.04.805.050§ 15.04.607.010§ 15.04.607.020§ 15.04.607.030§ 15.04.607.040§ 15.04.607.050§ 15.04.101.010§ 15.04.101.020§ 15.04.101.030§ 15.04.101.040§ 15.04.101.050§ 15.04.609.010§ 15.04.609.020§ 15.04.609.030§ 15.04.609.040§ 15.04.609.050
How do I determine the Zoning District of my property?
Zoning
How do Specific Plans function in California’s planning process, and what role do they play in implementing the General Plan?
Zoning
What is an Assessor's Parcel Number (APN)?
Zoning
How do I determine what my Accessor's Parcel Number (APN) is?
Zoning
Who do I contact for help on properties outside of Richmond?
ZoningProcess
How do I contact the Residential Rental Inspection Program?
Process
Where can I make a public records request?
Process
What should I do if I have been operating without a business license?
Process
What is the role of the Planning Commission?
Process§ 15.04.802.030
What is the role of the Design Review Board?
Process§ 15.04.805.010§ 15.04.805.020§ 15.04.805.030§ 15.04.805.040§ 15.04.805.050§ 15.04.805.060§ 15.04.805.070
What are the duties of the Zoning Administrator?
Process§ 15.04.802.080
What are the potential penalties/fines associated with Code Enforcement Actions?
Process
Where is outside storage allowed on commercial properties?
Outdoor Storage§ 15.04.601.070
How is outside storage regulated?
Outdoor Storage§ 15.04.601.070§ 15.04.610.400
How is temporary storage (like trailers, shipping containers, etc.) regulated?
Outdoor Storage§ 15.04.601.070
How is outdoor storage regulated when associated with a temporary use?
Outdoor Storage§ 15.04.601.070§ 15.04.610.400
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