The Planning Department is responsible for processing applications for new development and for long range planning of the City, including maintaining and updating the Colma General Plan, which establishes policies for future growth in our community. The Planning Department also maintains and administers the regulations in the Colma Zoning Code, which specifically implements the overall policies in the General Plan through standards of development.  The Planning Department provides handouts to help make application process easier.  The Planning Department also prepares special planning studies; coordinates with local, regional and state agencies to ensure Colma's best interests are protected; coordinates the City's environmental review procedures and provides enforcement of various city codes and ordinances relating to property maintenance and land use

Mission Statement:  Our mission is to identify and serve the needs of all people in a positive and courteous manner and to help ensure that Colma remains a healthy, safe, attractive and enjoyable place to live, work and visit.  We help plan Colma’s future and preserve its unique character, promote the Town’s economic development, support community values, preserve the environment, promote the wise use of resources and protect the public health and safety.

Please check our Planning Forms section using the link to the left for commonly requested information, or simply click here.

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Effective July 1, 2012, individuals or organizations (non-franchised[1]) that collect and transport recyclable material in Colma are required to obtain a Recycling Permit from the Town of Colma.  For more information on the Recycling Permit Program and to download forms you can click on Recycling Permits on the left navigation pane or click here.

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