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Community Development Department

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Protects the public health and safety by regulating new building construction, inspecting existing buildings, and administering the California Fire Code.

Planning/Development
Services

Reviews and regulates all new development projects and assists the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors in the areas of comprehensive planning and community development.

Neighborhood
Preservation

Administers the County's U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant programs and other state and federal grant programs.

GIS
Mapping

Responsible for maintaining much of the County's map data in electronic form, as well as performing map-based analysis and providing support for other County departments.

Assisting the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission to provide the means of attaining an environment that protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; make the most judicious use of the county's resources; reflect the public's values; and be consistent with the individual community's values.