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1. What are my building setbacks (commercial)?

You can find information on commercial building setbacks in the Poway Municipal Code - PMC 17.10.120.

2. What are the requirements for a sports court?

Information on sports court requirements can be found in the Poway Municipal Code - PMC 17.30.

3. What do I need to know about building walls and fences?

Information can be found in the Poway Municipal Code - PMC 17.08.240.

Additionally, when building a wall or fence, please maintain clear access to the water meter. There must be a minimum 2-foot clearance on all sides of the water meter box and no obstructions above or over the meter box. Please review PMC 13.11.130.A for more information.

4. What uses are permitted in residential zones?

Information on permitted uses in residential zones can be found in the Poway Municipal Code - PMC 17.08.100.

5. What are the business hours of the Development Services counter?

The Planning and Engineering Divisions are open during all City Hall business hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed every other Friday. The Building Division’s hours are the same except that the Building counter will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every day.

6. What uses are permitted in commercial zones?

Information on permitted uses in commercial zones can be found in the Poway Municipal Code - PMC 17.10.060.

7. How many horses can I have?

Information can be found in the Poway Municipal Code - PMC 17.32.010.

8. Can I have an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?

Information can be found in the Poway Municipal Code - PMC 17.08.180(B). Additional information can be found on the City's

ADU Handout.

9. What are the necessary findings for the granting of a variance?

Information regarding the granting of a variance can be found in the Poway Municipal Code - PMC 17.50.070.

10. What are my building setbacks (residential)?

You can find information on residential building setbacks in the Poway Municipal Code - PMC 17.08.160.