Inspections
Department of Community Planning and Building
The Department of Community Planning and Building is responsible for land-use management, construction activities, and environmental quality in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Planning function maintains the General Plan and ensures that capital improvements, zoning and other activities of the City are consistent with the goals and policies of the Plan. The Planning function also provides staff support to the Planning Commission on decisions related to design, zoning and other development plans. The major role of the staff is to provide the technical information and analysis needed for the Planning Commission to make the most informed decisions.
Enforcement of zoning, design, building and fire codes is also the responsibility of the Department, which also serves as the City's central permit agency and issues business licenses, some encroachment permits and contractor parking permits.
The Building function is responsible for the review of construction plans as well as inspections of projects and, when necessary, enforcement to ensure compliance with building codes.
Cummunity Planning & Building
P.O. Drawer G, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Monte Verde St. betwen Ocean and 7th Avenues
Tel: (831) 620-2010
Fax: (831) 620-2014
Hours: 8:00-5:00, Monday through Friday
Building Permits; Inspection; Zoning and General Planning Information; Applications for Business Licenses and Commercial Parking Permits; and Municipal Code Enforcement