The Planning and Building Department is responsible for overseeing and guiding development activities in the City of Healdsburg. Major activities include:
Administration of building and planning regulations
Assistance to the public on city permit applications
Conducting environmental review
Providing staff assistance to the Planning Commission and City Council on development-related permits
The Department is also an active participant on the city's economic development team and is responsible for future planning.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Planning and Building Department is to deliver exceptional planning and building city services in an efficient, cost effective, and professional manner.
Goals
Consistent with adopted City Council goals, the Planning and Building Department will:
Keep Healdsburg a safe, attractive, healthy, and sustainable community
Encourage a prosperous community with a diverse local economy
Preserve and protect the City’s natural and cultural resources
Preserve and improve the City’s neighborhoods
Values
Integrity – honest and transparent conduct
Accountability –performance ownership
Innovation – promote continuous improvement
Elevate public service expectations
Professionalism – conduct our work to the highest ethical standards