Conservation, Development & Planning
About Us:
The Conservation, Development and Planning Department administers the County's planning and land use development program and building inspection activities in the unincorporated areas of Napa County. The department is composed of three divisions - Conservation Division, Planning Division and Development Division, which includes Building Permitting and Inspection.
Our Mission:
The Conservation, Development and Planning Department’s mission is to guide the orderly use of land and buildings within the unincorporated County, preserving Napa’s agricultural character and the quality of life enjoyed by its residents, while being protective of the area’s natural resources, supporting a healthy economy, and ensuring the safety and welfare of residents, workers and visitors. The Department is responsive to needs of applicants and the public, providing a fair, timely and transparent process for arriving at land use decisions.
Divisions
Building Code Implementation, Building & Construction Plan Review, Permit Issuance & Management, Field Inspections, Building Code Enforcement
Development Permit Review, Land Use & Zoning, Ordinance Updates, General Plan Implementation, Zoning Code Enforcement
Agricultural Erosion Control Plan Processing, Conservation & Watershed Planning, GIS Analysis & Data, Maps & Graphics, Williamson Act Contracts, Mining Permitting & Inspection, General Plan Implementation, Conservation Regulations Enforcement