The City of Hercules requires a planning application for many new development projects, including the commencement of a new use, the construction of most new buildings, and many exterior building modifications. All entitlements administered by the Planning Division require completed application forms.

Planning applications include:

• Administrative Use Permit
• Home Occupation Permit (which also require business licenses)
• Conditional Use Permit
• Temporary use Permit
• Administrative Design Review Permit
• Design Review Permit
• Minor Modification 
• Lot Merger and Lot Line Adjustment
• Paving Permit
• Sign Permit
• Accessory Dwelling Units 
• SB 9 Urban Lot Split and Two-Unit Development
• SB 35 & SB 330 Preliminary Application  

Community Development Department Fee Schedule

Contact the City of Hercules Community Development Department