Planning & Building Services

• The Community Development Department offers essential planning and building services in-person at our service counter and through remote appointments (over video or telephone conference). All planning and building permits are accepted and issued entirely electronically.
• Building inspections are Monday through Thursday. To schedule an inspection call (415) 289-4100 ext. 800 or visit the Building Inspections page.
• Residential building reports are required prior to the sale or exchange of any residential building in the City of Sausalito. For more information please contact Administrative Aide Maria Hernandez at (415) 289-4132 or mhernandez@sausalito.gov or visit the Resale Requirements page.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Planning Division:
  • Issue permits for development projects proposed by private individuals
  • Undertake the preparation of advance planning projects such as the General Plan Update
  • Provide staff support for the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Sustainability Commission and the City Council
  • Enforce the City's development regulations and permit conditions through the efforts of a Code Enforcement Officer
• Building Division: 
  • Uses a concurrent plan check process for the review of construction plans for Building Permits
  • Ensure full compliance with local ordinances and state building codes through the efforts of a Building Inspector
  • Assess fines and fees for construction projects

Questions

• Any questions about the Community Development Department or a project related to Community Development may be directed to (415) 289-4132 or cdd@sausalito.gov
• Please see our staff directory for the contact information of individual staff members