Permit Exemption for Hazardous Trees – Extended to July 1, 2025

In advance of fire season and drought conditions, the Director of Planning and Building, in consultation with the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s San Mateo–Santa Cruz Unit and the San Mateo County Resource Conservation District, has issued a Notice Regarding Permit Exemption for Tree Removal

Board of Supervisors County of San Mateo Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Mid-Coast Park and Recreation Development Fees

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during their regular public meeting on December 10, 2024, at 9:00 am, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will consider the annual report for the fiscal year 2023-24 for the Mid-Coast Park and Recreation Development Fees Trust Fund, findings with respect to the portion of the Trust Fund remaining unexpended, and the annual fee adjustment. The proposed fee is $2.05 per square foot of new assessable space. Documentation is available below.

Board of Supervisors County of San Mateo Notice of Public Hearing Regarding the Planning and Building Department Planning Service Fee Schedule and Building Service Fee Schedule and the County Fire Marshal Service Fee Schedule

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during their regular public hearing on November 19, 2024, at 9:00 am, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will consider adoption of the Planning and Building Department Planning service fee schedule and Building service fee schedule and the County Fire Marshal service fee schedule.

URGENT: Bayside Design Review Committee (BDRC) Seeks Community Members from Palomar Park, Devonshire, and North Fair Oaks Areas

The County is looking for interested residents from Palomar Park, Devonshire, and North Fair Oaks to represent those areas.

Coastside Design Review Committee Seeks Architects/Landscape Architects

The County is looking for interested residents from Moss Beach and Miramar to represent those areas, as well as Mid-Coast residents to represent the Princeton area.

Board of Supervisors County of San Mateo Notice of Public Hearing Regarding 890 Upland Road, Emerald Lake Hills

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will consider:

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Accela Implementation and Maintenance Support Services

The County of San Mateo Planning and Building Department's Request for Proposals (RFP) No. PLN24-0109 seeks an experienced provider who is adept at designing and delivering online Accela permitting systems; supporting staff in their use of these and other integrated systems; and implementing upgrades to these systems that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of electronic permitting procedures.

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Automated Plan Review Services

The County of San Mateo (County) is seeking proposals to develop an automated solution that can interpret building and site plans, check the plans for Zoning Regulation and Building Code compliance, and provide a recommendation for approval or denial of the submitted plans. Organizations or individuals interested in responding to this solicitation must register online with the County of San Mateo via Public purchase.

New Stormwater Treatment Requirements Take Effect on July 1, 2023

Beginning July 1, 2023, Stormwater treatment requirements will apply to most projects that create and/or replace 5,000 square feet or more of impervious surface.

Request for Information (RFI) for Automated Plan Review Services

The Planning and Building Department of the County of San Mateo is seeking an automated solution that can interpret building and site plans, check the plans for Zoning Regulations and Building Code compliance, and provide a recommendation for approval or denial of the submitted plans. Please see the PDF document below for more information. The deadline to submit a response to the Request for Information in Public Purchase is Friday, March 24, 2023, by 3:00 PM PST.

Board of Supervisors County of San Mateo Notice of Public Meeting Regarding Mid-Coast Parks and Recreation Development Fee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during their regular public meeting on December 13, 2022, at 9:00 am, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will consider the annual report for the fiscal year 2021-22 for the Mid-Coast Park and Recreation Development Fees Trust Fund, findings with respect to the portion of the Trust Fund remaining unexpended, and the annual fee adjustment. The proposed fee is $1.99 per square foot of new assessable space. The annual report is available below.

San Mateo County Public Review Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element Now Available

The County’s Planning and Building Department seeks consultant services to support the creation of a collaborative Midcoastside Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan (Plan) for the unincorporated Midcoast and City of Half Moon Bay.