Decisions made by the Director of Planning may be appealed to the Planning Commission. The applicant or his representative must be present. It requires notification of all property owners located within 300 ft. Compliance with Belmont's Zoning Standards including parking, loading, landscaping, and building height. Possible negative effects on the public health, safety or welfare.
Additional considerations apply in some zones and for certain uses.
Our planners will advise you. A Planning Commission Use Permit can typically be processed in 45 to 90 days. Decisions made by the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council but decisions made by the City Council are final. We can discuss the concerns of the City of Belmont and help you avoid potential problems. We will help you determine which application you will need and what plans and drawings should accompany it.