The RMA Planning Division provides high-quality customer service in the areas of land use, development, and resource protection to residents and business operators throughout the County of San Benito. Planning is responsible for the administration of the General Plan, Specific Plans, the Zoning Ordinance, compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and assistance to the community in meeting planning and land use requirements.

For appointments with the Planning Division or to ask general planning questions, please send your emails to the following addresses:

• Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays:  Victor Tafoya, vtafoya@sanbenitocountyca.gov

• Wednesday & Thursday:  Jonathan Olivas, jolivas@sanbenitocountyca.gov

Planning Division Contacts

Abraham Prado, Director of Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
831-902-2273
aprado@sanbenitocountyca.gov

Arielle Goodspeed, Principal Planner
831-902-2547
agoodspeed@sanbenitocountyca.gov

Michael P. Kelly, Senior Planner
831-902-2287
mkelly@sanbenitocountyca.gov

Stephanie Reck, Associate Planner
831-902-2289
sreck@sanbenitocountyca.gov

Victor Tafoya, Associate Planner
831-902-2294
vtafoya@sanbenitocountyca.gov

Jonathan Olivas, Associate Planner
831-902-2160
jolivas@sanbenitocountyca.gov