Community Development
Update to COVID-19 Shelter-In-Place OrderThe Santa Clara County Public Health Officers directive dated March 31, 2020 has extended the Shelter-In-Place order to May 3, 2020. To protect the health of the community and City employees, City Hall will remain closed through this designated period with limited operations. Some city services and public meetings will continue remotely. For more information on interim services or general inquiries, please visit us at:
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Mission Statement
To provide land use, building development, neighborhood protection, economic development, and environmental policy services.
Overview
The Community Development Department is responsible for the review of development and building activity to ensure compliance with zoning and building codes, the achievement of economic development goals, General Plan policies, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), housing policies, and community values. The department assists the community in establishing land use and neighborhood plans and ensures the quality of new projects through the design and development review process. The Department staffs the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC), the Council Neighborhoods Committee, the Downtown Committee, the Development Review Committee, the Administrative Zoning hearing, the Rental Housing Committee, and the Visual Arts Committee in addition to establishing and maintaining communications with citizens, developers, businesses, other governmental agencies, and City departments. The Department also provides technical and policy support to the City Manager and other departments.
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