Planning
Submitting Discretionary Permits Online
All applicants must contact the Planning Division prior to submitting a discretionary permit application. Submitting an application without prior contact may result in delay or rejection of your application. Please contact:
Alyssa Gonzalez
(949) 248-3556
agonzalez@danapoint.org
Natalie Tran
(949) 248-3549
ntran@danapoint.org
All permit applications shall be submitted electronically through the eTRAKIT Permit Portal. If you are having trouble accessing eTRAKIT or need assistance, please call (949) 248-3500, submit your information by clicking here,or refer to our How to Create Your Account Guide.
Permit Center Hours
Lobby Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:30AM - 5:30PM
Fridays
7:30AM - 4:30PM
Permit Counter Hours
Walk-ins
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 3:30PM
Over-the-Counter Plan Review
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:00AM - 12:00PM
1:00PM - 3:30PM
Planning Division Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities of the Planning Division include the review of private and public development projects in conformance with established policy and regulations and the administration and update of the City's General Plan, assuring that it reflects community values and state statutes. Planning also carries out the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the California Coastal Act, and the Subdivision Map Act. The Planning Division is directly responsible for providing staff support to the City's Planning Commission.