Notice of Proposed New Design Review Fees

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on April 7, 2026 for consideration of an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 8.256 of the County Ordinance Code (Zoning Regulations) regulating Design Review (DR) Districts, and related conforming zoning text amendments; Adopt a resolution directing submittal of the new Chapter 8.256 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code (Zoning Regulations) regulating Design Review (DR) Districts, and related conforming zoning text amendments, as amendments to the County's Local Coastal Program, to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification; and Adopt a resolution amending the Planning and Building Department Planning Service Fee Schedule to add design review fees for ministerial review and exceptions. The data indicating the amount of cost, or estimated cost, required to provide the service for which the fees or service charges are levied is included in the Fee Study. View related hearing documents here.