All development projects proposed in Albany must comply with the City's Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO). The USDO, in coordination with the Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan, includes zoning code updates and a streamlined, user-friendly process that aims to secure successful (re)development in the City.
Online Resources
Types of Documents
AA Administrative Adjustment / Appeal
AV Area Variance
COA Certificate of Appropriateness
CLN Certificate of Legal Nonconformity Amendment
CUP Conditional Use Permit Certificate
CCP Curb Cut Permit
DR Demolition Review
DRTB Design Review of Tall Buildings
DPA District Plan Approval
DPR Development Plan Review
FPV Floodplain Variance
HPH Historic Property Hardship
INT Interpretation
LC Lot Consolidation
LLA Lot Line Adjustment
LS Land Subdivision
UV Use Variance
ZMA Zoning Map Amendment
ZCC Zoning Compliance