Project Permitting

The Final HCP/NCCP establishes a coordinated, regional approach to conservation and regulation of endangered species. It replaces the prior process of fragmented mitigation and project-by-project permitting by the wildlife agencies, and is intended to benefit conservation, agencies, and project proponents alike.

Project Approvals

Under the HCP/NCCP, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game have provided regional permits to the Cities of Brentwood, Clayton, Oakley, and Pittsburg and Contra Costa County. These land use agencies may extend permit coverage to project applicants within their jurisdictions. Instead of seeking endangered species permits from the state and federal agencies, project proponents will now acquire their endangered species approvals from their local land use planning agency. The regional permits will also be used for public infrastructure projects throughout eastern Contra Costa County.

Application Process

The general process for applying for and utilizing permit coverage under the HCP/NCCP is summarized below:

• Project proponent applies for take coverage from the applicable city or County using HCP/NCCP application form and planning survey report
• City or County reviews application for completeness and verifies required fees
• City or County conditions project with applicable requirements of HCP/NCCP
• Project proponent pays fees before or at grading permit (at first construction permit if no grading permit)
• Project Proponent conducts any required pre-construction monitoring, construction monitoring and avoidance measures
  

Please consult directly with the applicable land use agency for specific procedures (see contact information below).

Documents and Additional Information Resources for Applicants

• Local ordinances
• Application Form and Planning Survey Report Template
• Exhibit 1: Fee Calculator Worksheet (an attachment to the application form and planning survey report; this documents contains the up-to-date fee amounts)
• Powerpoint presentation providing an overview of the application process required under the HCP/NCCP's implementation
• Chapter 6 of the HCP/NCCP
• Development Fee Zone Map / High Resolution Development Fee Zone Map (8.5 Mb)
• Stream Setback: Map Illustrating Applicability of the East Contra Costa County HCP/NCCP Stream Setback Provisions (3.9mb)

 

Contact Information

City of Brentwood
Planning Division
104 Oak Street
Brentwood, CA 94513
Phone: (925) 516-5405
Fax: (925) 516-5407
Email: dept-planning@ci.brentwood.ca.us

City of Clayton
Community Development Department
6000 Heritage Trail
Clayton, CA 94517
Phone: (925) 673-7340
Fax: (925) 672-4917

City of Oakley
Community Development Department, Planning Division
3231 Main Street
Oakley, CA 94561
(925)625-7000

City of Pittsburg
Planning Department
Kristi Vahl
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Phone: (925) 252-4920
Fax: (925) 252-4814

Contra Costa County/East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy
Community Development Department
Krystal Hinojosa, John Kopchik, Abigail Fateman (direct phone: (925) 674-7818)
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone (reception): (925) 674-7831