Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Community Development Department include, but are not limited to:

• Administering the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
• Acting as support staff to the City Council, Board of Building Appeals, and Planning Commission on planning matters
• Administering the City's Building Code including the issuance of building permits and conducting inspections
• Issuance of business licenses
• Ensuring compliance with City codes
• Providing partnerships for local economic development efforts
• Enhancing the quality of the local economic base