California Supplemental (CSE) Practice Exam

During the entitlement phase, what is submitted to the local planning department?

1. Financial documents

2. Construction contracts

3. Drawings

4. Environmental assessments

The correct answer is: Drawings

In the entitlement phase of a development project, the submission to the local planning department typically includes detailed drawings. These drawings can encompass site plans, architectural designs, landscape designs, and other visuals that help illustrate the proposed project. They provide essential information that allows the planning department to assess how the project will conform to zoning laws, municipal codes, and design standards. The drawings serve as a visual representation of the development and are crucial for obtaining the necessary approvals and permits. This phase is about ensuring that the proposed development aligns with community standards and planning objectives, and the drawings play a pivotal role in facilitating discussions among stakeholders, including planners, architects, and local government officials. While financial documents, construction contracts, and environmental assessments are important in other contexts, they are not primarily what is submitted during the entitlement phase focusing on obtaining planning permission and project approval.