Planning Department

The Community Development Department, governed by the city of Walnut Creek in California, helps to enhance the quality of life, safety, welfare and economic opportunities for the residents of the city. The department s planning division processes development applications and oversees design review approvals. It also drafts new city ordinances and prepares amendments to the Walnut Creek General Plan. The Community Development Department s housing division creates, preserves and improves housing opportunities and supportive programs. The department maintains a transportation planning division that promotes and enhances transportation mobility and balanced parking within the community. The Community Development Department s building division performs plan checks and issues building permits, as well as provides inspection services for building construction and electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations. The department additionally operates a code enforcement division.