1. The Development Process
Providing Timely & Effective Comments

2. Accessing Information
Project information includes all
submitted documents such as application, plans, and associated reports. The Project Planner is also identified with contact information. Comments may be submitted directly to the Project Planner for inclusion in the public process.

3. Understanding the Process
Applicants meet with Planning Staff to discuss process options.
Application has not been filed and is not public information.
Applicants may hold pre-application community meetings.
PRE-APPLICATION MEETING WITH PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Application becomes active and publically available for review.
Applicants may hold community meetings.
Application and plans are uploaded and online for public review.
A Planner is assigned to the project.
Application & Plan Submittal
General Plan, Zoning, Design Guidelines
Technical Studies
Consultant Peer Reviews
Project Review
Environmental Review

4. Opportunities for Comment
Public comment during project review up to decision
Decision required within 60 days from Exemption
Notice of Exemption: 30-day statute of limitations (180 default)
Exemption
Potentially significant impacts mitigated to less than significant
21-day public circulation period
New significant impacts require re-circulation
Notice of Determination: 30-day statute of limitations
Mitigated Negative Declaration
Significant Impacts
30-day Notice of Preparation
Scoping Meeting
45-day circulation
Overriding considerations
Environmental Impact Report
Public Hearing Notice
Story Poles and/or Site Signage
IF PROJECT APPROVED: Building /Grading Permit
Project Conditions
Certificate of Occupancy
DRC or Director Decision
Agenda
posted
No Appeal
Appeal
No Appeal
Planning Commission Decision
Agenda Packets posted
Town Council Decision
Appeal

5. Providing Comments
Staff reports and supporting documents are posted for public review the week prior to the public meeting.
Comments may be submitted in writing for inclusion in the public process or comments may be presented verbally at the public hearing. Presentations have uploading deadlines.
Understand decisions, propose effective solutions for addressing concerns within the project, speak within time limits, be respectful, supply new ideas or support others.
Planning in San Jose, A Community Guide

6. Sally Zarnowitz, AIA, LEED AP
Planning Manager  Town of Los Gatos 