Local Planning and Zoning Departments
The primary agencies involved in entitlement approval are the city or county planning and zoning departments. They coordinate the review process, interpret zoning ordinances, and provide staff recommendations for land use changes.

• Review rezoning requests, conditional use permits (CUPs), and variances
  
• Ensure consistency with the general plan or comprehensive land use plan
  
• Facilitate pre-application meetings and manage public notification procedures
  

Planning Commission, Zoning Board, and City Council
Public decision-making bodies such as the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and City Council or County Board of Supervisors play key roles in approving or denying entitlement requests.

• Hold public hearings and evaluate community input
  
• Approve or deny zoning map amendments, subdivisions, and major site plans
  
• Impose conditions of approval and resolve conflicts with surrounding land uses
  

Supporting Agencies and Regulatory Authorities
Other governmental entities may participate based on the scope of development, environmental impact, and infrastructure needs. Their approvals may be required before or alongside the entitlement process.

• Public Works and Transportation Departments: Review access, traffic impact, and utility availability
  
• Environmental Agencies: Oversee wetlands, stormwater, and conservation compliance
  
• Fire, Health, and Building Departments: Confirm safety codes, fire access, and public health standards