Depending on the type of project, review and approvals could be required by city staff, the Carlsbad Planning Commission and/or the City Council. In some cases, public notice through mailings and signage is required.
The city's goal is to provide the best information to project applicants as early in the process as possible, allowing them to make timely business decisions. At the same time, the city strives to ensure that members of the public receive timely information about projects that may affect them, so all interested parties can provide input to the city during its decision-making process.