Orinda Planning

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Our Booking PolicyWelcome to the Orinda Planning Department booking page! Schedule a 30-minute appointment to speak with a planner online, by phone, or in-person. When booking your appointment, please be as detailed as possible regarding your request.

Services

Zoom (Video Call) Meeting

30 mins·

Schedule a video appointment to speak with a planner online via Zoom. An online meeting is best for questions that may involve reviewing project plans or documents. You will have the ability to ask any questions, and the planner will be able to assist you. The zoom meeting information will be included in your appointment confirmation.

When booking your appointment, please be sure to provide the project address and a description of what information you are requesting to obtain. This will allow the planner to do any preliminary research regarding your request prior to the meeting.

Phone Call (On the number you provide)

30 mins·

Schedule a telephone call with a planner to discuss any planning questions. A phone appointment is best for questions that may not involve review of project plans or documents. Once the appointment is scheduled, a staff member will call you on the number you provide in your appointment.

When booking your appointment, please be sure to provide the project address and a description of what information you are requesting to obtain. This will allow the planner to do any preliminary research regarding your request prior to the meeting.

In-Person Appointment (22 Orinda Way)

30 mins·

Schedule an in-person appointment to speak with a planner at the Planning Counter at City Hall (22 Orinda Way). You will have the ability to ask any questions, and the planner will be able to assist you. If you are seeking to have your project plans reviewed and approved during the appointment, please select In-Person Plan Check, not an In-Person Appointment.

When booking your appointment, please be sure to provide the project address and a description of what information you are requesting to obtain. This will allow the planner to do any preliminary research regarding your request prior to the meeting.

In-Person Plan Check (22 Orinda Way)

30 mins·

The Planning Department offers in-person, over-the-counter building permit plan check. Applicants will be able to have their plans reviewed and approved over-the-counter during their scheduled appointment. Note that certain projects are exempt from Planning Review. Visit the City's webpage "Building Permits" for more information.

An appointment for in-person plan check is required and plan check drop-ins are not allowed. Do not submit your application online if you have made an appointment for in-person plan check. Applicants will need to print a completed application form and one full-sized plan set for their appointment.

+1 925 253 4210

orindaplanning@cityoforinda.org

https://www.cityoforinda.org/153/Planning-Department

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327 reviews

mt
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Scheduled a call for the same day and received prompt answers to my questions. Very helpful!
Candace Evans
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Caroline is the best.. Thank you for true resident service.
Lance J.
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Carolyn is resourceful and informative. She was thorough in answering my inquiries as well as offering additional information.
David Klement
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Cat (?) was knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly with my questions about new fire hazard zoning and regulations attached to mitigation work
Kent Long
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I had some questions about an upcoming planning commission meeting which were all answered quickly and easily.
Danny Budiman
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I booked a phone call meeting and Kathleen called me right on the appointment time. Very much appreciate the punctuality. Very friendly and helpful in answering my questions and gave a quick review on the plan that I emailed. Hopeful that this excellent service will continue. Thank you!