Planning Division
Welcome to the Planning Division webpage for the City of South San Francisco.
The Planning Division is responsible for processing applications for new development and additions; administering the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and planning permits; and drafting long-range plans and policy documents.
How to Reach Us
You can reach Planning Division staff by emailing planning@ssfca.gov or calling (650) 877-8535.
Visit the Planning Counter
Planning Division staff are available to respond to questions in-person at the Planning counter. The Planning counter is in the City Hall Annex, 315 Maple Avenue, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00AM - 4:00PM. (The counter is closed everyday from noon-1:00PM and on Tuesdays from 10:00AM-noon for the Planning Division staff meeting.)
Book a Virtual Appointment with a Planner
Planning Division staff are available Monday through Friday for a 30-minute virtual consultation using the Microsoft Teams platform. These brief meetings are designed to assist you with general planning and zoning questions. Planning staff can also provide initial cursory review of projects in early design stages and determine if the project will require a Planning entitlement. Staff can provide initial feedback and information about zoning but are not able to provide specific direction or certainty about project approvals.
Click the button below to book your virtual appointment.
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Boards & Commissions
The Planning Division staffs three governing bodies, as listed below. Visit the following links to learn more about each board / commission.