For New Permits: Apply Online using Carson Civic Access an easy and convenient portal to apply for Planning permits, entitlements, and submit plans and related material.
On June 4, 2024, the City of Carson launched a new full service online permitting system called Carson Civic Access Portal or Civic Access. For new Planning applications, please submit online using Civic Access which will greatly improve how you apply for and manage permits and is accessible from any device at any time.
Visit the Civic Access webpage at https://ci.carson.ca.us/aboutcarson/CitizensAccess.aspx for more information about the online permitting portal.
Questions about your project? Email the Planning team at planning@carsonca.gov and staff will contact you to assist. Please include the permit number and address.
Carson's Zoning Code is Being Updated 
To register for updates or if you have any questions
Zoning and Land Use
Are the main factors for how you can use your property
Examples: Types of allowables uses, how to design your property, what kind if businesses you can operate, and how many units can be created
https://ci.carson.ca.us/CommunityDevelopment/ZoningCodeUpdate.aspx
For more information go to
www.carson2040.com
Carson Planning Division in-person public counter operations in-person services are open Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM .
Appointments are still recommended. To schedule an appointment, please email us at planning@carsonca.gov or call us at (310) 952-1761. You are encouraged to provide as much information as you can in your email or over the phone so we can provide the best service when we meet with you. We still encourage everyone to use the Planning Webpage ( http://ci.carson.ca.us/CommunityDevelopment/Planning.aspx) to obtain pertinent information, forms, fees, submit plans, etc. In addition, the same email and phone number above can be used to resolve matters through email or over the phone.
Current/Ongoing Projects: For all current/ on-going projects, please contact your project planner. New submittals:The Planning Division plans for the physical, social, and economic development of the City and ensures compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for both Public and private projects. Together with the Building & Safety Division, the Planning Division reviews private development projects to achieve high quality and long-term economic growth
Prepares long-range plans and policy documents for the physical and economic development of the City. Ensures that the General Plan, Specific Plans, Zoning Code, and other policy documents comply with state law and reflect community needs and desires
Provides public information and review of development applications to ensure that development within the City is consistent with long-range plans, community needs, and development laws and statutes.
