Zoning Verification Letter (ZVL)
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022
A Zoning Verification Letter (ZVL) is a formal written response to a request regarding the current land use designation and zoning for a specific property, including information on variances, special permits/exceptions, ordinances or conditions, and violations.
Submitting an Application:
- Register for an e-Permit Portal account: You must be a registered user of the Hayward e-Permit Portal before you can submit your application. Learn more about how to register on our e-Permit Portal help page.
- Apply for your Plan Type: Using the e-Permit Portal, apply for your Plan by completing the online application and attaching the required submittal materials. Learn more about how to apply for a Plan on our e-Permit Portal help page.
Required Submittal Materials:
The submittal items below are required for this project type.
- Zoning Verification Letter Template: A letter template with a list of information to include in the Zoning Verification Letter.
Project Review:
Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. ZVLs typically take ten days to process.
Paying Fees:
After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, the applicant will be promoted to pay the associated fees. The application fee for a ZVL is $500.
Is this available in the e-Permit Portal:
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