The Pacifica Planning and Economic Development Department provides for the orderly growth, development and redevelopment of the city through the application and implementation of the Pacifica General Plan, Local Coastal Land Use Plan, Pacifica Zoning Ordinance, building codes, Rockaway Beach Specific Plan, design guidelines, and related policies and procedures. 

The department takes the lead in state mandated environmental review for all development applications. Planning department staff act as the liaison between applicants and other city departments and divisions, and provides technical assistance and guidance to the Pacifica Planning Commission and other city committees. Department staff also review sign applications, Home Occupation Permits and Business Licenses; perform plan checks; conduct site inspections; undertake special projects and studies; and respond to a wide range of planning and development related inquiries. Through its building and code enforcement functions, the department reviews and issues building permits and helps to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.


Department Staff

Michael Crabtree - Planning Director
Lee Diaz - Associate Planner
Kathryn Farbstein - Assistant Planner
Christina Horrisberger - Assistant Planner
Lily Lim - Planning Intern
Elizabeth Claycomb - Management Analyst
Doug Rider (CSG) - Chief Building Official
Bea Schaulfelberger - Permit Technician
Jason Lo - Code Enforcement Officer
Tina Gibbs - Administrative Clerk


Electronic Documents Available for download:
( Please note download time may vary due to document size and individual system specifications)

Zoning Code

Zoning / Planning: Handouts

Zoning Maps

Pacifica State Beach General Plan

Local Coastal Land Use Plan

Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance

General Plan

Bicycle Plan

Palmetto Streetscape Plan

Commercial and Residential Development List

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