Planning & Building Department
(Building/Planning/Code Enforcement)
Department Mission
We are dedicated to ensuring the orderly growth of our community in a sustainable manner that provides economic well-being for all in a clean, healthy environment. We strive to provide streamlined development services in an efficient and courteous manner to attract quality businesses and developments that contribute to a vibrant local economy and a high quality of life for all residents
Department Description
The Planning & Building Department consists of three divisions: Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement.
Planning Division
The Planning Division administers planning and development of the City’s residential neighbhorhoods, commercial and industrial centers, community parks, and open space areas. Within this framework, the Planning Division provides long-range planning and policy analysis through the preparation, maintenance, and administration of the General Plan and implementation of the Zoning Ordinance and other applicable provisions of the Calexico Municipal Code. The Planning Division is responsible for coordinating development review with other City departments and other local, regional, state, and federal agencies to ensure consistency with local regulations, regional policy, and state and federal laws.
Building Division
The Building Division disseminates information related to construction codes and ordinances, construction materials and methods, state energy conservation requirements and disabled accessibility regulations. This Division performs technical plan review and field inspection services, and coordinates permit approvals with City departments and outside agencies (County Health Department, Calexico Unified School District, and Air Pollution Control District).TheBuildingDivisionperformsplanchecks,issuesbuildingpermitsandverifies that work is completed in accordance with codes and state regulations. The Building Division is responsible for compliance with California Title 24 and other state-related mandates governing energy standards and accessibility. The Building Division works collaboratively with the Code Enforcement Division to evaluate substandard structures.
Code Enforcement Division
The Code Enforcement Division works with the community to maintain a safe, healthy and attractive environment, and to preserve and improve the overall quality of life within Calexico’s neighborhoods. As such, this Division interfaces with the public to resolve complaints. This Division resolves zoning violations involving property maintenance and land use issues, construction-related issues involving unsafe buildings and non-permitted work, non-permitted signs, inoperable vehicles, junk and debris, and assists with illicit discharges into the City’s municipal storm drain system. The Code Compliance Division coordinates with other City departments and outside agencies such as the Police Department, Animal Control, Fire Department, County Vector Control, and County Health Department.