Planning & Building - City of Emeryville California


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Planning and Building Department

The Planning and Building Department has primary responsibility for administering the laws, regulations and requirements that pertain to the physical development of the City.

Planning Division
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.
Contact Planning Division
(510) 596-4307
plandir@ci.emeryville.ca.us
Building Division
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.
Contact Building Division
(510) 596-4310
bldgoff@ci.emeryville.ca.us

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.

Planning Commission