Planning Division
The Planning Division provides pre-development assistance and processes applications for land use permits, development projects, subdivisions, and conducts environmental review consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
For planning questions, please contact planning@cityofwillows.org.
Office Hours with the City’s Contract Planner:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm by appointment.
Planning Division Resources
Below are the public document resources for the Planning Division. If you do not find what you are looking for, please check other department resources pages, the full resources list page, or contact City Hall.
| Quick View | Document Name | Category | Download / Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Design Review | Community Development & Services, Planning Division | |
 | Lot Line Adjustment Application & Procedures | Planning Division | |
 | Lot Merger Guide | Planning Division | |
 | Master Tree List | Planning Division | |
 | Multiple Family Residential Design Guidelines | Planning Division | |
 | National Register of Historic Places for Willows Glenn County Airport | Planning Division | |
 | Planning Commission Vacancies with Application 2025 | Planning Division | |
 | Planning Commission Vacancy with Application 2025 | Planning Division | |
 | Planning Engineering Development Fee Schedule (Revised 2015) | Planning Division | |
 | Planning Permit Application | Planning Division | |
 | Sign Permit Requirements | Planning Division | |
 | Single Family Residential Design Guidelines | Planning Division | |
 | South Willows Residential 2020 Initial Study | Planning Division | |
 | Use Permit | Planning Division | |
 | Variance Process Guide | Planning Division | |
 | Willows Housing Element Update with February 2023 Housing Tools Update | Planning Division | |
 | Willows Walmart Project Final Environmental Impact Report | Planning Division | |
 | Zoning Clearance Application Form | Planning Division | |
 | Zoning Map | Planning Division |