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Zoning & building permits in California

Look up a property’s zoning and find the right permit office.

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Before you start · 2 things to check
  • Start with the jurisdiction of the property. County permit offices may serve only unincorporated areas.
  • Use the official map and confirm project requirements with the planning or building office.

3 guides with reviewed service links · Tuolumne

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County government · Tuolumne

Assessor-Recorder

Tuolumne County record services. Birth/death records and marriage-certificate availability follow the specific official instructions linked below. Certificate copies and marriage-license applications are different services.

Assessor's Parcel Maps (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Officially linked county property-map resource. This verifies the referral and stated label; interactive layers, parcel results, legal boundaries, buildability and application eligibility are not determined here.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Tuolumne County · Tuolumne assessor — property records and provider resources (opens in a new tab)

Official property-office map referral: Assessor's Parcel Maps

Assessor's Parcel Maps

Saved evidence: 0bf5547389bd077f · Agent source review

Assessor's Parcel Maps (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Officially linked county property-map resource. This verifies the referral and stated label; interactive layers, parcel results, legal boundaries, buildability and application eligibility are not determined here.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Tuolumne County · Tuolumne assessor — property records and provider resources (opens in a new tab)

Official property-office map referral: Assessor's Parcel Maps

Assessor's Parcel Maps

Saved evidence: 0bf5547389bd077f · Agent source review

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County government · Tuolumne

Community Development — Building Division

Unincorporated Tuolumne County building permits and inspections.

County building permit information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.

Source checked October 14, 2026

Tuolumne County · Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: The Building and Safety Division is responsible for overseeing the general safety of all construction

Search Government Community Business Visitors How Do I? Home Government Development Building Division Building Division The Building and Safety Division is responsible for overseeing the general safety of all construction of residential, commercial, and industrial structures in the unincorporated area of Tuolumne County. This is done through the review of applications for building permits for all construction and remodeling projects. Inspection services for building permits issued, as well as responding to a variety of structural and safety related issues, are part of this D

Saved evidence: bbdd79370e3c4541 · Agent source review

Apply for Building Permit (opens in a new tab)Official online service

Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.

Source checked October 14, 2026

Tuolumne County · Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Apply for Building Permit

Directory or Call our Main Line Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Building and Safety Information Page Apply for Building Permit Board MeetingsAgendas, Minutes, and Final Documents. Learn More PurchasingLearn about bid opportunities. Learn More Notify Me®Get alerts and updates. Learn More Permitting & LicensingOpenGov portal for permitting and licensing. Learn More Property Damage Claim FormSubmit a personal property claim. Learn More JobsCurrent Employment Opportunities Learn More C

Saved evidence: bbdd79370e3c4541 · Agent source review

Building & Land Use Map Viewer (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official property research or mapping resource linked from the permit information. Use the department to confirm jurisdiction and project requirements.

Source checked October 14, 2026

Tuolumne County · Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Building & Land Use Map Viewer

look up some basic property information such as snowload values, elevation, Climate zone, and parcel zoning districts : Building & Land Use Map Viewer Fees Hardship Form County User Fee Development Guide PERMITS ISSUED AUGUST 2026 (XLS) PERMITS ISSUED JULY 2026 (XLS) PERMITS ISSUED SEPTEMBER 2026 (XLS) Residential Plan Review Checklist 2025 Contact Us Roger Root Interim Community Development Department Director Physical Address: A.N. Francisco Building 48 Yaney Ave. Floors 3 and 4 Sonora, CA 95370 Mailing

Saved evidence: bbdd79370e3c4541 · Agent source review

Building & Land Use Map Viewer (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Officially linked county property-map resource. This verifies the referral and stated label; interactive layers, parcel results, legal boundaries, buildability and application eligibility are not determined here.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Tuolumne County · Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official property-office map referral: Building & Land Use Map Viewer

Building & Land Use Map Viewer

Saved evidence: bbdd79370e3c4541 · Agent source review

Tuolumne Building and Land Use map referral and limitations (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

The Building Division publishes its GIS-developed mapping-tool referral, and the actual zoning/land-use app explains APN/address search. Its Open Space layer is explicitly incomplete; multiple zoning districts require the amended ordinance or Planning confirmation.

Application explicitly incomplete for Open Space zoning

Parcels may have Open Space zonings that are not yet mapped.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Individual amended zoning areas need the ordinance or Planning, not a GIS inference

If your parcel has multiple zoning districts, click the Ordinance link in the Parcel Info popup or contact the Planning Division

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Tuolumne official map information · Tuolumne official zoning map information candidate (opens in a new tab)

Official county map/provider evidence: exact named map, actual layer list, access instructions or limitation

Use this map to find your parcel zoning or search for general plan land use designations

Saved evidence: 94e09162aab6234f · Agent source review

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County government · Tuolumne

Tuolumne County Planning

County Planning application information; confirm the applicable property and project jurisdiction.

Tuolumne Planning owner-authorization and application resources (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

The actual Planning/Land Use and Natural Resources page lists owner-authorization resources, including express and temporary-use permits. Contact Planning to confirm the current intake route and required project documents. The forms child page exposed no individual content, and the linked portal category also appears under Building; it is not claimed as a verified Planning filing channel.

Service area: County Planning application information. Confirm jurisdiction for the property and project; incorporated-city authority is not established by this entry. Area details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Tuolumne County · Tuolumne County Planning Department (opens in a new tab)

Land Use and Natural Resources | Tuolumne County, CA - Official Website — service-planning-application-06109

Owner Authorization Form - Express and Temporary Use Permits

Saved evidence: cf48b26b995bb30c · Agent source review

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