Water Emergency Your Government Our Community City Departments Planning Resources Applications & Forms City Records Search CEQA Document Center Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Design Guidelines Development Review Process Housing Element Update Housing Resources Planning Projects Requests' for Proposals (RFP's) Document Archive Fee Schedule GIS Information General Plan Marijuana Regulations Municipal Code Planning Commission Short Term Rentals Zoning Information Contact Information Maya DeRosa Planning & Building Director (707) 967-2783 x 530 mderosa@cityofsthelena.org Aaron Hecock, AICP Senior Planner (707) 968-2747 x 531 ahecock@cityofsthelena.org Xinia Gamero Permit Technician III - Planning (707) 968-2740 x 534 xgamero@cityofsthelena.org Planning Department Phase II Water Emergency Regulations are in effect and may impact your ability to receive a building permit or add new landscaping. Click here for FAQ. Attention customers needing assistance from the Planning and Building Department: In response to the COVID-19 public health concerns and in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, effective Friday, March 20th, the City of St. Helena has moved to a Virtual City Hall and Library services. During this time, offices will be closed to the public, but will still be available primarily through e-mail and phone during normal business hours. If you have any inquiries or need assistance submitting an application please contact staff below. Planning Department Operations: Please also see our “Applications and Forms” webpage https://www.cityofsthelena.org/planning/page/applications-forms pertaining to items such as zoning, filing an application for a Use Permit, Design Review, Variances and other development related forms. Please see the staff contacts below to assist you. Please call or email the contact person with your request. **As staff is operating in a virtual environment, only electronic submittals are being requested at this time until further notice. Please reach out to Xinia Gamero at xgamero@cityofsthelena.org for Planning application submittal questions.** I Need Help With Contact Name Title Email Phone Building Permit Kathleen Collins Permit Technician I KCollins@cityofsthelena.org 707-967-2779 Schedule an Inspection Building Inspection Line N/A building@cityofsthelena.org 707-968-2657 Building Inspection or Plan Review Phillip Henry Chief Building Official phenry@cityofsthelena.org 707-339-0751 Code Enforcement Kathleen Collins Permit Technician I Building@cityofsthelena.org 707-967-2779 Planning or Zoning Aaron Hecock Maya DeRosa Senior Planner Planning and Building Director ahecock@cityofsthelena.org mderosa@cityofsthelena.org 707-339-2952 707-312-1766 Submitting a Planning Application Xinia Gamero Permit Technician III-Planning xgamero@cityofsthelena.org 707-312-3475 The Planning Department is responsible for the review, revision, and implementation of the City General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance to maintain and improve the quality of the community environment. The department regularly provides staff support for the City Council and Planning Commission. The department also provides community service to assist in understanding the regulatory process and processing of project applications. General Plan and Zoning Information The two primary documents which establish City policies and regulations are the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Initial inquiries related to the development of private property include a review of the land use regulations contained in the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Department staff is generally available during normal business hours to assist in responding to inquiries and processing applications. Although not required, an appointment is encouraged to assist staff in time management and to provide a more focused setting in which to discuss City regulations and procedures. Processing of Applications Prior to submitting an application for review and processing by the Planning Department, the applicant is encouraged to meet with Planning Department staff. Staff will review city regulations, provide application forms, and discuss the review schedule. For permits that require Planning Commission review at least two months should be allocated to be scheduled for a Commission agenda; staff level review and minor permits may be processed within a shorter time frame. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Discretionary Permit Process (264 KB) Water Emergency Phase 2 FAQs (94 KB) City of St Helena | 1572 Railroad Avenue | St. Helena, CA 94574 Home Sitemap Staff Login a municode design