• Grading - site preparation, excavation and/or backfill, soil compaction.
  California law mandates the delineation of a proposed excavation site at least two working days in advance of a construction project. The law applies to large construction projects as well as smaller projects, such as putting in a back yard spa. Underground Service Alert of Southern California, a.k.a. DigAlert, is the One Call Notification Center that supports all of Southern California. Failure to do so can result in fines up to $50,000. Additionally, you could liable for the repair of any damage to underground facilities. For more information, call DIGALERT (1-800-227-2600) or visit www.digalert.org.
• Shoring - support of temporary vertical cuts in soil
• Demolition/relocation of buildings
• Construction of walls or fences that are six feet or higher
• Starting a New Business - Business Occupancy Permit
• Starting a New Home-Based Business - Home Occupancy Permit
• Signage

• If you would like specific information about Alhambra zoning ordinances, click here. (See: Title XXIII: Zoning)

DOWNLOADABLE PLANNING DIVISION PERMIT FORMS (PDF FORMAT)

After completing the documents, return them to the Planning Division located on the first floor of City Hall. Staff members will process your request in a timely manner.

• Application to Appeal Decision of the Alhambra Planning Commission
• Application for Condition Use Permit
• Application for Design Review
• Application for Home Occupancy Permit
• Application for Business Occupancy Permit
• Application for Modification
• Application for Outdoor Dining Permit
• Application for Planned Development Permit
• Application for Tentative Parcel Map or Lot Split
• Application for Temporary Use Permit
• Application for Variance
• Application For Zone Change
• Application for Zoning Clearance