Development Services

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 Graphic titled Monthly Activity April 2026 showing a coastal beach photo banner and city development services statistics. Code Enforcement cases: 77 new cases and 53 closed cases. Business registrations issued: 439. Building inspections conducted: 944. Planning reviews completed: 287. Climate Action Plan checks: 39. Homelessness issues reported: 9. Engineering reviews completed: 298. Building permits: 224 new, 226 issued, and 105 finalized. Daily customer assistance: 931 walk-ins, 3,543, emails, and 1,426 phone calls.

Monthly Activity - February 2025

Monthly Activity - January 2025

Beginning July 1, 2025, Planning and Engineering development processing fees increased per City Council Resolution numbers 2025-69 & 2025-70.

Counter Service Hours

Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Every Other Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
(Closed Every Other Friday - May 8th & 22nd)
Closed Monday, May 25th, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day

Customer Survey

We welcome and value your feedback. Please take a minute to let us know how we are doing by filling out our customer survey.

Appointments Available

Public counter general inquiries are always welcome. For any lengthy discussion or requested research, please schedule an appointment with a staff member using the main line number: (760) 633-2710.

Virtual Appointments

Set up a virtual appointment to speak with planning staff. They can assist with questions related to a property such as property owner, existing uses, or zoning. For inquiries regarding other requirements please contact the applicable department, or the Planning Division at the phone number identified below. 

For more information, please visit the Planning Division page or call the Main Line at (760) 633-2710.

Inspections

Inspections may be scheduled for the next business day if the inspection request is received by 3:00 p.m. on the business day prior. Please log in to your CSS account to schedule your Building inspection.

Please check the Daily Inspection Schedule the day of your inspection for your inspection time slot.

StaffTitlePhoneEmail
Drapkin, ScottDevelopment Services Director(760) 633-2734
Openshaw, MeaganDevelopment Services Assistant Director(760) 633-2724
StaffTitlePhoneEmail
Gay, DeanaAdministrative Support Coordinator, Planning Commission Clerk(760) 633-2736
Gremban, MariaManagement Analyst(760) 633-2684