Planning
570 Pacific Street, downstairs Colton Hall
Planning staff is constantly developing and sharpening a variety of planning tools to help clarify land use regulations, stimulate economic development, and ensure preservation of the City's neighborhood character and historic resources. Our focus:
- Development Projects
- Historic Preservation
- Applying for a Permit
- Land Use and Development Regulations
- Planning Projects
- Water Chart and Facts
- Code Compliance
Building and Safety Services
580 Pacific Street, Room 4
This division of the Community Development Department is responsible for reviewing plans and inspecting all phases of construction for compliance with applicable local and State codes, including:
- Building and Public Works Permits
- Green Building
- Home Remodels
- Plans Checklist
- Property Inspections
- Accessibility Considerations
Housing
570 Pacific Street, downstairs Colton Hall
The Housing Programs office develops and administers a variety of housing programs and policies that seek to: enhance available housing opportunities and fulfill the community service needs of low, moderate, and workforce-income households, and other special-needs populations including disabled persons, senior citizens, and persons at risk of homelessness. Our focus:
- Affordable Rentals
- Home Ownership Programs
- Homeless Resources
- Public Service Grants
- Rehabilitation Grant and Loan Programs
Leasing and Property Management
526 Pierce Street
The City of Monterey's Commercial Leasing and Property Management Office is responsible for the administration and management of city-owned properties including all tasks outlined below:
- Property and Lease Administration
- Property Services
- Special Projects, including NIP and CIP Projects
- Policy Recommendations
- Other Property-related Services
Sustainability
570 Pacific Street, behind Housing Office
The 4Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recovery. The Environmental Programs Division recently changed to Sustainability to better reflect the broad environmental work this division takes on, including:
- the Buy Local Monterey Initiative
- Climate Change
- Energy Efficiencies
- Resources for Residents, Businesses, and Schools
- Water Issues
- Zero Waste Promotion