Planning Department

The Planning Department is divided into three key functional areas and divisions:

Public Information & Zoning Inquiries:
The Planning Department is responsible for providing timely and accurate zoning/planning information to the general public through our zoning counter at City Hall, as well as by phone and email.  The public information counter is open Monday - Thursday (8 am to 5 pm).  You can reach one of planners anytime via email (see listing below).  Our primary phone number is (951) 677-7751, Ext. 203 or 241. 

Current Planning:
Current Planning is responsible for managing the development review process, including review, analysis and processing of all "private development projects/applications."  It is our responsibility to ensure each development application complies with the City's General Plan, Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances that require review by the Planning Commission and/or City Council.  A major component of the development review process is preparation of the appropriate environmental documents (i.e., EIR's and/or MND's) to ensure compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  Each project is assigned to one of our planners who takes the lead on processing a project from design to occupancy.  For specific information on current planning projects and their status, you may download our Cumulative Development Project Matrix (see below link).

Advanced Planning:
This division department is responsible for the administration and update of the City's General Plan and Specific Plans, including implementation of its goals, polices and action programs as directed by the City Council.  We are also responsible for preparing zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments to address City Council directives and State mandated regulations, such as the Housing Element.

Matthew C. Bassi Planning Director Phone: 951-677-7751, Ext. 213 Email: mbassi@cityofwildomar.org

Question? Click here to ask the Planning Department a question.

For information related to the Zoning Ordinance, please click here or on the
“Municipal Code” link found on the left column of the city's main webpage.

Planning Counter Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Closed Fridays & Afternoons)

Planning Department Contacts: