The Mission of the Emeryville Building Division is to provide information and assistance to those planning a construction project in the City of Emeryville as well as providing timely inspection services for projects already under construction.
The Planning and Building Department has primary responsibility for administering the laws, regulations and requirements that pertain to the physical development of the City. The Planning Division is responsible for both current and long range administration of State, regional and local land use laws such as zoning, the General Plan, the California Environmental Quality Act and the Subdivision Map Act.
The Building Division conducts the administrative and regulatory responsibilities of the Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Housing Codes, as well as the National Electrical Code. Other federal and state requirements include the mandated handicapped access and energy conservation statues.
The Planning and Building Department functions combine to bring streamlined and accurate information and development review procedures to Emeryville citizens, businesses, and prospective developers. Specific tasks include administering planning and building permit procedures, providing public information, performing building and code enforcement inspections, maintaining complete public records on planning and building projects and issuing necessary permits, certificates, approvals and enforcement citations.
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