Zoning Verification Letter (ZVL)

Updated: December 17, 2024

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: 

1. 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.
2. 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 $587.