About the Planning Division
The Planning Division plays a critical role in achieving the City Council’s goals and objectives relative to the physical development of the community.
The Planning Division is responsible for administering the City’s land use planning and entitlement system, managing and coordinating the General Plan, Specific Plans, zoning and land division. The Planning Division also assists in the management of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), oversees California Environmental Quality Act review, and manages implementation through annexations, development plan reviews, zoning, use permits, variances, and subdivision maps.
In furtherance of these goals, the Division serves as staff to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment, Landmark Preservation Commission and often engages the Council’s Healthy Economy Committee on policy direction.
Pre-App Express
A one-stop, service for all your planning entitlement needs. With support from our Development Review Team, you get real-time feedback from City departments from your proposed project.
Meet directly with our plan review team from Building, Planning, Engineering, Parks, Utilities, and Fire—all in one appointment for initial feedback.
How It Works:
- Call us at 209-577-5267, or email planning@modestogov.com
- Schedule a meeting with Pre App Express every other Thursday between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
