Land Use Applications and Forms

Application Guidelines

To assist you in the preparation of your application, project and application guidelines for common land use applications are provided below. Copies are also available at the Planning Department. If you have questions about the applications, please visit the Planning Department on the first floor of the Eric Rood Center in Nevada City.

Planning Application Guide 2022 (PDF)

Filing Fees for a Land Use Application

To review a summary of filing fees that correspond to a given Land Use Application, including Planning, Environmental Health, and Public Works fees, please review the Planning Department Fee Schedule (PDF).

Request for Project Notification

To request preliminary notification of proposed projects, please fill out the Request for Project Notification Form (PDF), being sure to specify the types and locations of projects of interest, and submit the form to:

Planning Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 170
Nevada City, CA 95959

You can also email the form to the Planning Department.

To request further notification regarding a specific project, please contact the Project Planner to request special notification of public hearings and other opportunities to participate in the planning process. 

Commercial Cannabis Applications

Application packets and in-depth information on Administrative Development and Commercial Cannabis Permits are available on Nevada County's Cannabis Compliance webpage. Questions can also be emailed to the Cannabis Compliance Division.

Proposition 68 - Per Capita Grant Program

To assist in meeting the park and recreation needs of Nevada County residents, the Planning Department is soliciting proposals for capital improvement projects from eligible Nevada County Per Capita Grantees who desire to develop a new or improve an existing recreation facility. 

Proposition 68 - Per Capita Grant Program Application (PDF)