At the Development Center, City staff from our Building, Planning, and Engineering divisions work together to ensure code compliance and enhance the quality of development projects throughout the community.
The Development Center is intended to answer frequently asked questions as well as provide comprehensive overviews of the development review, building permit review, and grading permit (site development) review processes to help you understand what is required at concept, construction, and completion.
Notice: Development review and building permit applications are accepted from 8 AM to 5 PM
Contacts:
Building Permits & Plan Checks
(925) 943-5834
or Email
Julie Iamele, Traffic Engineering
(925) 256-3529
or Email
Housing Programs
(925) 943-5899 x2236 or x2208
or Email
Oliver Cheung, Engineering
(925) 943-5839
or Email
We've polled the City staff and now provide responses to the most common questions asked by residents, contractors, and developers. Check the FAQ to see whether your question can be answered.
Retaining Wall, Grading, and Site Work Requirements
A Site Development Permit is required for grading, drainage, street improvements, site improvements, parking lot modifications, and any landscaping required by the Design Review Commission. The Engineering Services staff will need specific information to evaluate the scope of work.
Developers - Cul-de-Sac Diameters and Roadway Design Standards etc.
In November 2009, the City Council adopted Ordinance 2084 revising the Municipal Code concerning fire equipment access, roadway, and cul-de-sac design standards. . Please contact the Engineering Division via email or at (925) 943-5839 for the latest news and information concerning the revisions.
