Conservation, Development & Planning (Building & Permitting Information)

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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 & Development

Building Code Implementation, Building & Construction Plan Review, Permit Issuance & Management, Field Inspections, Building Code Enforcement

Planning

Development Permit Review, Land Use & Zoning, Ordinance Updates, General Plan Implementation, Zoning Code Enforcement

Conservation

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

Other Department Information

Job Search

Seeking GIS/Planner Consultant

The Napa County Department of Conservation, Development and Planning is seeking a GIS consultant to maintain and develop our Geographical Information System (GIS) for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. You should be experienced and able to update and maintain the Department’s GIS data layers, and conduct spatial analysis to support project-specific analyses, policy development/implementation, and zoning code compliance. Respond to Patrick Lowe by Aug. 12, 5 p.m.

GIS Planner Consultant

Job search

Hire Locally

Development permit applicants with approved projects who are looking to hire locally are encouraged to contact Napa County’s Workforce Investment Board (WIB) for assistance.

Link to WIB site

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Voluntary Oak Woodland Management Plan

The Voluntary Oak Woodland Management Plan provides a conservation framework for the preservation of our oak woodland resources.

Voluntary Oak Woodland Management Plan Project Page

Quick Permit Plans

Quick Permits

Get a permit in 10-days! The Building Division offers permits in ten days or less for some select permit types. Is your project ready!

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Current Project Information

Find documents and information about major projects, development applications, and other Department work programs.

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