What We Do in Community Development

• Guide the physical development of the City including public and private building projects
• Ensure that new development projects are consistent with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, and other local regulations
• Ensure that all construction projects conform with state and local construction codes 
• Conduct in-progress inspections of construction projects
• Enforce the City's health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Provide public notices of City Council, Planning Commission, and Zoning Administrator hearings coordinated by the Community Development Department, as well as notices for actions by the Community Development Director

Roles & Responsibilities

• Planning Division:
  • Issue permits for development projects proposed by private individuals
  • Undertake the preparation of advance planning projects such as the General Plan Update
  • Provide staff support for the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and the City Council
  • Enforce the City's development regulations and permit conditions through the efforts of a Code Enforcement Officer
• Building Division: 
  • Uses a concurrent plan check process for the review of construction plans for Building Permits
  • Ensure full compliance with local ordinances and state building codes through the efforts of a Building Inspector
  • Assess fines and fees for construction projects

Questions

• Any questions about the Community Development Department or a project related to Community Development may be directed to (415) 289-4128 or cdd@sausalito.gov
• Please see our staff directory for the contact information of individual staff members