The Planning and Environmental Services Department provides staff services to assist City Management and the City Council, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board in guiding future growth and change in a manner that conforms to adopted policies and ordinances and that reflects community values. The Department includes the following three divisions:
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Current Planning: Functions and services of this division include public information and assistance to customers at the front counter and by telephone, project review and permitting to implement zoning and subdivision regulations, design review, coordination of permitting with other agencies, permit compliance, and environmental review to implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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Advance Planning: This division is responsible for the development and maintenance of the City’s General Plan, local coastal program, zoning ordinance, and environmental programs. The Division oversees the City’s energy project planning, housing policy development, and geographic information systems. Important to this division are regional planning efforts with other cities, agencies, neighborhoods, businesses, and civic groups.
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Building and Safety: Functions and services of this division include assistance to customers at the front counter, processing and plan check of building applications for compliance with the uniform construction codes, issuance of building and grading permits, inspections, issuance of occupancy permits, and code compliance.
Contact Us
| Zoning Information Desk |
(805) 961-7543 |
| Building & Safety Permits |
(805) 961-7552 |
| Building Inspection Request Line |
(805) 961-7550 |
| Advance Planning Division |
(805) 961-7540 |
| Director's Office |
(805) 961-7540 |
Planning Department Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
We are open through the lunch hour
Building Department Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Friday: CLOSED
We are open through the lunch hour