Community Development

Planning & Building Services

• The Community Development Department offers essential planning and building services in-person at our service counter and through remote appointments (over video or telephone conference). All planning and building permits are accepted and issued entirely electronically.
• Building inspections are Monday through Thursday. To schedule an inspection call (415) 289-4100 ext. 800 or visit the Building Inspections page.
• Residential building reports are required prior to the sale or exchange of any residential building in the City of Sausalito. For more information please contact (415) 289-4128 or cdd@sausalito.gov or visit the Resale Requirements page.

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, Sustainability 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

• Please see our staff directory for the contact information of individual staff members