Land Development

The Land Development Division of Public Works processes abandonments and formation of assessment districts and County Service Areas (CSAs). This division provides checking of all subdivisions, parcel map, waiver of parcel map, lot line adjustments and certificate of merger to ensure all conditions with prior creation of lots or movement of property lines. In addition, this division provides map checking, construction and drainage plan checking, development construction inspection, flood control project coordination with all Local, State, and Federal Agencies, provides information for the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo), administration of County Service Areas, and the County Surveyor functions. This division also provides clearance of difficult building permits, private road name determinations, flood zone interpretation, Storm Water Plan development and representation at the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors' meetings. This division ensures that development and use of all lands are done in a safe manner to protect both the landowners and the community.

Programs & Services

Related Links

The Land Development Division recommends the following links as they may prove useful to you.

  • State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) Storm Water Home Page - This is the home page of the State Water Resource Control Board which is responsible for the State's administration of the Storm Water Management Programs.
  • Butte Creek Watershed Conservancy - This site provides information about Watershed and Floodplain management within the Butte Creek Watershed area.
  • Floodplain Management Plan Public Review Document -  The public review draft document is now viewable (in PDF) on the Conservancy website by clicking on the "Floodplain Management Plan Public Review Document". Also, see the List of Maps and Documents.