Functions

The Community Development Department administers the city’s land use and building regulations through the implementation of the General Plan, Development Code, and building codes. The department also supports the implementation of the city’s adopted economic development strategy.

Divisions

The Community Development Department is comprised of the following divisions:

• Building
• Code Compliance
• Economic Development
• Housing
• Planning
• Grant Administration for the following funding sources:
  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
  • HOME Investments Partnerships Program 
  • Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
  • State Planning Grants: 
    • SB2
    • Local Early Action Planning Grant (LEAP)
    • Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP)