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The Active Planning Applications List shows land use entitlement applications — also called development or zoning permits — that are currently under review by the City of Pacifica Planning Division. This dashboard reflects the current status of each project in real time and does not have a publication date. Status information is updated as applications move through the review process, replacing the prior version of this list, which was updated monthly.
You can also view the status of Building Permits for approved projects using our Building Permit Public Portal.
How to Use This Page
The Active Planning Applications list displays our active and prior projects. Each row represents a filing with the Planning Division. You can browse the full list or use the tools described below to find a specific project.
Filtering by Status
At the top of the list, colored status buttons — such as "In Review," "Environmental Review," and "Pending Resubmittal" — allow you to filter applications by their current status. Click in this area to refine the list based on status.
By default, the list shows only active applications. To view closed or historical applications, remove the active status filters. Records in the database date back to the 1950s.
Viewing Application Details
Click any row to open a detailed record panel on the right side of the screen. The detail panel shows the full project description, assigned planner, parcel information, application history, and links to publicly posted project documents.
Finding Documents
From the detail panel, click "View any publicly posted documents" to access staff reports, environmental documents, and other materials associated with that application. If the button is grayed out, no public files have been posted for that project yet — please contact us directly to request records.
Note that state law limits the City's ability to post plan sets online. Plans may be viewed in person at the Pacifica Permit Center, 1800 Francisco Blvd.
To view the Assessor's Parcel Map for the project site, click "Download a copy of the County's Parcel Map" in the detail panel.
Searching for a Specific Address or Project
Click the spyglass icon at the top right of the list to search for a specific application, address, or project name.
Questions About a Specific Application
Each detail panel includes a "Email the Planning Division about this filing" button. You can use this to contact the assigned planner directly with questions about a specific project.
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They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below.
