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Planning Division
PERMIT TECHNICIAN
1 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-1050
Planning Division
(760) 744-1050, ext. 3204

To our Wireless Applicants: The City of San Marcos will be closed December 25, 2025 - January 2, 2026. Please kindly submit wireless projects by December 15, 2025, for review before the closure. We will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026, and will be available to receive submittals at that time. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. 

Information Meeting Request (Optional)
An Informational Meeting may not be needed depending on the scope of your project. Please call (760) 744-1050, ext. 3204, with any questions regarding the Informational Meeting process.

Existing Facility Application (Pre-submittal review appointment required)
New Development Application (Pre-submittal review appointment required)
Planning Pre-Submittal Review Appointment Request (Required)
Zoning Approval Permit Application 
Notice of Permit Application Sign Template (NEW)

OTHER APPLICATIONS:
Ambient Air Balloon Application
Director's Permit Renewal Application 
Landscape Manual and Application
Parking Lot Sales Permit Application
Temporary Sign Permit Application
Entertainment License Application
Dance License Application 
Reasonable Accommodations Application

Additional Resources:

Development Service Fees

Development Service Fees (Effective 3/3/2025)

SB9 Application Process
SB-9 Eligibility Map
Sidewalk Vending Conditions
Sign Ordinance Brochure
Slope/Density Breakdown

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