Current Planning Division

Mixed Use Development at 504 Abbott Street

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Salinas Zoning Map

snapshot of the Salinas Zoning map hovering over the Downtown, Alisal, Hartnell College and Carr Lake Area

Dick Bruhn Building Adaptive Re-use

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About the Division

The Current Planning Division promotes a vibrant and sustainable Salinas by ensuring that development conforms to our General Plan and Zoning Code or any other applicable regulations and standards. Specifically, Current Planning is tasked with efficiently processing various applications including: General Plan and Zoning Code Amendments, Zone Variances, Planned Unit Development Permits, Tentative and Parcel Maps, Conditional Use Permits, Site Plan Reviews, Temporary Use of Land Permits, Home Occupation Permits, Master Sign Plans and Sign Permits. Staff also coordinate environmental evaluations (CEQA) for all development projects.

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Latest News 

Raising Cane’s restaurant in Salinas with outdoor seating and customers dining outside.

900 Northridge Mall
New 3,258-square-foot drive-thru restaurant, Raising Cane’s. This project reached final inspection and received its Certificate of Occupancy on November 13, 2025.                            

Planet Fitness gym building along a commercial corridor in Salinas.

930 S Main Street
31,276-square-foot commercial recreation use, Planet Fitness. This project was approved on April 22, 2024, and received its Certificate of Occupancy on April 25, 2025.