Application Forms & General Information

Below you will find a variety of applications, checklists, code requirement summaries, process flowcharts, and reference documents that will help you get started with your business and/or development proposals.  Please contact Planning Division staff to find out what forms you will need for your particular business or development.

APPLICATIONS

Banner Application

Please be sure to provide the correct width of the storefront, the dimensions of the banner, and an illustration of the banner.

Mills Act Application

The Mills Act is a tool used by the City of San Gabriel to encourage property owners to rehabilitate culturally significant buildings. Property owners receive a reduction in the property taxes for improvements to the building.

MWELO DOCUMENTS

  1. MWELO Project Information
  2. MWELO Prescriptive Checklist
  3. MWELO Short Form
  4. MWELO Performance Checklist
  5. MWELO Certificate of Completion

 Planning Application

Applications are not accepted by mail and will not be accepted unless all required materials are submitted. Please call a planner for information on what needs to be submitted or refer to the corresponding process in the flowchart section below, in order for you application to be determined complete.

SB 35 Process and Application Form

These process and application forms provides information applicable for projects where a SB 35 is being requested.

SB 330 Process and Application Form

These process and application forms provides information applicable for projects where a SB 330 is being requested.

Police Department Questionnaire

For uses that require special review by the Police Department, such as businesses selling alcohol, staff may require an applicant to fill out this form. 

CHECKLISTS

Planning Review Process Checklist
This checklist is used by staff to show applicants what is required in order to submit a complete application. Please speak with a planner in order to find out what plans will be required for your project.

Environmental Processing Checklist

Planning staff requires applicants to fill out an Environmental Information Form on some projects.

Master Sign Program Checklist

This is a checklist to assist sign companies when preparing a sign program for multi-tenant commercial projects.

Minor Modification Checklist
This is a checklist to assist applicants when applying for a minor modification. A minor modification allows for a 20% deviance from certain Code requirements.

Parking Plan Requirement Checklist 

This is a checklist to assist applicants with their parking plans. A parking plan is required when there is a change of use in commercial uses, or when there is a need for a parking analysis.

Site Plan Review Checklist

In order to speed up the planning process, the Planning staff developed the attached checklist. Use the checklist to make sure that plans are complete. Incomplete plans will not be accepted.

Supplemental Density Bonus Application Checklist

This checklist provides information for projects where a density bonus is being requested.

Temporary Use Permit Checklist 
This checklist provides information for temporary event requests. Please allow 2 weeks for the review of a temporary use permit.

Please note: Applications filed by a non-profit organization will have the temporary use permit fee waived if the application is applied at least 60 days before the date of the event.  Applications from non-profits that do not meet the 60-day deadline would be charged half of the original temporary use permit fee.  
 
Tenant Improvement Checklist
This checklist will assist when undergoing a tenant improvement project in commercial buildings.

Residential Window Change-Out Checklist 
A permit is required when windows are being replaced. This brochure is a guide to assist applicants with the process.

CODE REQUIREMENTS / DESIGN GUIDELINES

C-1, C-3, M-1 Development Regulations

The attached file is a summary of C-1, C-3, & M-1 codes and is not meant to be comprehensive. Please see the online Municipal Code and speak with a Planner for the most up-to-date code amendments

C-1, C-3, M-1 Uses

The attached file is a summary of C-1, C-3, & M-1 codes and is not meant to be comprehensive. Please see the online Municipal Code and speak with a Planner for the most up-to-date code amendments.

Commercial and Mixed-Use Design Guidelines

These Guidelines, approved by the City Council in January of 2002, won an award from the Los Angeles section of the American Planning Association. They provide clear direction to architects and designers through the use of both pictures and text. The Guidelines even address the City's preferred landscape palette.

Parking Space Requirements

The above handout provides information on the number of parking spaces required for different uses. This flyer summarizes the Municipal Code. For further information, you can click on the following link to see the online Municipal Code

R-1 Development Regulations

The attached file is a summary of R-1 codes and is not meant to be comprehensive. Please see the online Municipal Code and speak with a Planner for the most up-to-date code amendments.

R-2 Development Regulations

The attached file is a summary of R-2 codes and is not meant to be comprehensive. Please see the online Municipal Code and speak with a Planner for the most up-to-date code amendments.

R-3 Development Regulations

The attached file is a summary of R-3 codes and is not meant to be comprehensive. Please see the online Municipal Code and speak with a Planner for the most up-to-date code amendments.

Single Family Residential Design Guidelines

In May 2003, the City of San Gabriel instituted design guidelines for all single-family homes. The guidelines explain the seven essential elements of a properly designed house. The Guidelines contain eye-catching graphics and clear text. 

FLOWCHARTS / PROCESSES

Applicant Review Session

An optional process providing the opportunity to sit down with all involved city departments and divisions, including Building Division, Planning Division, Engineering Division, Fire Department, Police Department, and the City Architect, gaining initial comments and concerns on large-scale projects.

Business License

Applying for a new business in San Gabriel? Follow this process to get to opening day.

Conditional Use Permit

For projects/uses which require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in order to operate in the proposed zone.

Master Sign Program

If a commercial project has multiple tenant spaces, than a Master Sign Program is required in order to ensure consistency in signage.

Mills Act

Don't be intimidated by the process of deeming your property historically significant. The City is proud of its historical assets, and will help to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Minor Modification

Need a minor reduction in a zoning requirement? This process describes the applicable modifications, as well as the process for approval.

Over-the-Counter Review Items
Small projects including residential additions under 100 square feet, interior remodels, interior tenant improvements, new signage, etc., can be reviewed by the Planning Division over the counter prior to submittal for Building Plan Check. 

Precise Plan of Design - Design Review Commission

Projects developing over four units are required to be reviewed by the City's Design Review Commission (DRC). The regular DRC meetings are held every 4th Monday of each month.

Precise Plan of Design - Staff

Projects involving four units or fewer can be reviewed at a staff level. To ensure the architectural appeal of the project, an internal review by the City Architect is required.

Site Plan Review - Design Review Commission

Building a new house or adding a second-story addition to a one-story single-family dwelling.

Site Plan Review - Staff Review

For first-floor addition to a single-family dwelling or an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).

Temporary Use Permit

This permit process is for those large, special events that are not typical of your everyday operations.

Variance

Trying to develop a unique site that is creating difficulties in meeting the code requirements? Applying for a variance allows you to request a leniency in specific code requirements; however, you must be able to determine a hardship creating the necessity for the variance.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS  

How to Prepare a Site Plan

This is a helpful guide to assist homeowners to prepare a site plan for small remodels and additions.

Parking Layout Diagram

This handout shows the required parking space sizes, the number of compact spaces allowed, and length required for backing out of parking spaces. 

Planning and Zoning Fees (Starting July 1st, 2022)

Please call the Planning Division at (626) 308-2806 to verify that the fees listed are the most recent fees. 

Radius Mapping Services

If a project requires a public hearing an applicant must provide a list of property owners and occupants within a 500 or 300-foot radius. This flyer provides a list of companies that offer this service. 

Wall-Fence Brochure

A permit may be required for the installation of a wall/fence. This brochure is a guide that will assist with this application.

Window Replacement Brochure

A permit is required when windows are being replaced. This brochure is a guide to assist applicants with the process.