Welcome to Community Development! 

The Community Development Department plays a key role in shaping the future of urban development in National City. The Planning and Building divisions develop guiding policies in the City's General Plan, and review new construction through zoning, building permits, subdivision regulations, code enforcement, and community design guidelines. Under the direction of the Community Development Director, who is appointed by and is responsible to the City Manager, the Community Development Department serves National City residents directly at the public counter, and indirectly by guiding the City's urban form from concept to construction. The Department’s primary goal is to ensure and enhance the quality of life in the community.

Divisions

The Community Development Department is organized into three administrative divisions:

Building Division
Provides assistance to residents and the development community on building codes and fees, reviews building plans, and conducts on-site inspections to ensure construction complies with the adopted building codes.

Neighborhood Services Division (NSD)
Houses the Code Enforcement Unit, Graffiti Abatement Unit, Parking Regulations Unit, Homelessness Services Unit, and Housing Inspection Program and works directly with the Alpha Project on Homeless Outreach. NSD is also the division in which to apply for Special Events and Temporary Use Permits.

Planning Division
Provides assistance to residents and the development community on land use, zoning, and General Plan inquiries. The Division is responsible to analyze potential impacts to the environment on all public and private development projects, and provides analysis of discretionary permits for Planning Commission and City Council Public hearings. The Planning Division is focused on two strategies; Current and Advance Planning.

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