The Department of Community Development provides a wide range of development services to the community. Department functions are divided into three divisions: Building, Planning and Engineering. Each division plays an integral role in helping to guide and shape the physical development of Santa Rosa.

Counter hours: 
9:30 to 2:30 Monday through Thursday only.
Open during lunch.

Telephone hours:
Planning Division: 9:30 to noon / 1 to 2:30 Monday through Thursday.
Building Division: 7:30 to 9:30 / 3 to 5 Monday through Thursday.

City Hall is closed every other Friday. Click HERE to view our calendar.

Building Division
The building division reviews building permit applications for compliance with State and local building codes (structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and energy efficiency) and provides inspection services for all building related construction. The building division also administers the City’s Code Compliance and Neighborhood Revitalization programs.

Development Review/Planning Division
The planning division provides information on land use, zoning and site development standards and processes applications for land use permits and land divisions. The planning division also performs long range planning activities, including development and administration of the City’s General Plan.

Engineering Development Services
Engineering Development Services, a division of Public Works, reviews street and utility improvement plans for compliance with applicable design standards and regulations. The engineering division also inspects project construction to assure conformance with approved grading, drainage and storm water management plans.