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Community Development Department
- For questions about zoning or planning codes, questions about additions, ADUs, JADUs, please call us at 650-616-7074.
- For questions regarding building codes and questions about the building permit process, please email us or call us at 650-616-7074.
- Please note that the Code Enforcement staff has been transferred to the Police Department as approved in the City budget effective July 1, 2020. Please contact 650-616-7040 for assistance at the Police Department related to Code Enforcement topics.
Building Division
The Building Division oversees development activities in the City to ensure that construction projects are in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Inspections of development projects ensure structural integrity, fire safety, sanitation, disabled access, and energy efficiency of new and existing buildings throughout the community in compliance with approved plans, and local and state building code laws. All permitted building and construction projects require an inspection.
Planning Division
Reviews development plans, use permits, and other planning entitlements, and prepares land use plans focusing on the long-term future growth and development of the City.
Mission Statement
The Community Development Department provides efficient and proactive customer service to enhance the safety and quality of life for all citizens and acts as a catalyst for innovative economic development and public policy development.
The San Bruno Community Development Department is responsible for planning the physical development of the community and ensuring that new development and modifications to existing development are completed in compliance with City and State laws. The Department provides technical information to residents, business owners, developers, and commissions regarding local codes, ordinances, and other related issues.
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Building Division
The Building Division issues building permits and takes in plans for review.
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Contact Us
View our Staff Directory page to find contact information for our department and staff members.
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Former Redevelopment Agency
The San Bruno Redevelopment Plan was adopted in 1999 to improve commercial residential neighborhoods and to stimulate private investment in the oldest part of the City.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our department.
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Housing
Community and Economic Development Department administers the City’s housing programs and initiatives.
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Oversight Board
See information about the Oversight Board.
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Parcel Information
Check out tools to help find information about a specific property, including zoning, the status of a building permit or inspection, and archived permits and plans.
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Planning Division
The Planning Division administers the City's land use regulations, including the General Plan, Specific Plans and Zoning Ordinance, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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Successor Agency
The Successor Agency to the San Bruno Redevelopment Agency was created to administer the dissolution and wind-down of the former Redevelopment Agency (former RDA), which was dissolved by statute on February 1, 2012.
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2022 Building & Fire Code Update and Reach Codes
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Cannabis Regulations & Permitting
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Community Development
Physical Address
567 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066
Mailing Address
567 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066
Phone: 650-616-7074Fax: 650-873-6749
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 5 pmThe department is available to serve you at our counter, by phone (650)616-7074, by email: planning@sanbruno.ca.gov, by appointment or by virtual appointment. Please phone or email to schedule appointments.
Building Inspection Requests
- Building Inspection Request Voicemail: 650-616-7076
Code Enforcement
Please note that the Code Enforcement staff has been transferred to the Police Department. Please contact 650-616-7040 for assistance at the Police Department related to Code Enforcement topics.