AB 2234
As required by Assembly Bill (AB) 2234, the below information is provided for residential post entitlement phase permits.
Post Entitlement Phase Permit Requirements
AB 2234 Eligibility - Applicants must demonstrate eligibility for review as a post entitlement phase housing permit by including the completed AB 2234 Eligibility Form with their permit application. The application is to be submitted to: planning@cityofsanteeca.gov. A written notice of determination will be provided to applicants within 15 days.
AB 2234 Eligibility Form
AB 2234 Post Entitlement Phase Permit Online Submittal Guides
Post-entitlement phase permit applications deemed complete can be submitted on Santee's Permitting & Licensing Portal. Prior to submitting your application please reference the Submittal Guidelines and Checklists for Building Permit Applications to ensure you have all the appropriate documents.
Permitting & Licensing Portal Application Submittal Guides
Permit Application and Submittal Instructions
Building Division Permits
Requirements for building permits are available on the City's Minimum Submittal Guide for more information regarding building permits, please visit our Building Permits page. To request a building permit fee estimate, please submit a detailed breakdown to amoon@cityofsanteeca.gov.
Engineering Division Permits
Grading, Retaining Walls and Improvement Permits
Requirements for Grading Permits
For more information, please visit our Grading Permits page.
Requirements for Retaining Walls Permits:
Improvement Plan/Encroachment Permits
Fire Prevention - Alarm, Sprinkler and Underground Service Permits
Requirements for Fire Prevention permits can be found at the City's Fire and Life Safety Services page.
Project Status, Timelines and Reviews
How Do I Check My Project Status?
Applicants and assigned "contacts" can view the status of their project through their SanteePortal.org account. All associated clients will be emailed whenever a status change has occurred.
Project Review Timelines
Project of 25 units or less:
- First review - 30 days
- All subsequent reviews (including revision and deferred reviews) - 15 days
Project of 26 units or more:
- First review - 60 days
- All subsequent reviews (including revision and deferred reviews) - 15 days
Outside Agency Reviews
Depending on permit type and location, the following agencies my require review of plans or the payment of fees prior to the City of Santee issuing the permit:
Environmental Health and Quality - San Diego County
Requirements for food service, public pools, septic systems, and wells can be found on the County of San Diego's website.
Water District
Padre Dam Municipal Water District. Contact the staff at (619) 258-4635 or email development@padre.org
Sewer District
Padre Dam Municipal Water District. Contact the staff at (619) 258-4635 or email development@padre.org
Air Quality Management District
San Diego County Air Pollution Control District
School District
Santee School District, 9625 Cuyamaca Street, Santee, CA 92071, (619) 644-8177
Grossmont Union High School, 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020, (619) 644-8177
Examples of Housing Development Projects
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Single Family Dwelling Unit
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Duplex
Multi-Family
Townhome
Grading
Retaining Walls
Improvement Plans
Typical Project Submittal Documents
Disclaimer: A mixed-use multifamily unit is defined by the City of Santee as an apartment building with 3 or more dwelling units, condominiums with 4 or more dwelling units above a commercial ground level. To date, the City has not issued any building permits for a mixed-use structure.