Community Development

The Community Development (CD) Department provides services and administers programs related to the city's built environment. The CD Department works with businesses, property owners and residents in order to preserve and improve the quality of life in the City ensuring that San Fernando continues to be a great location to shop, work, and live.

The CD Department is responsible for:

• Advising and working with the City Council, Successor Agency, and Planning and Preservation Commission on decisions concerning the development and use of land resources in the community;
• Ensuring development projects and proposed land uses are consistent with the City's General Plan goals and objectives and comply with the City's Zoning Code;
• Review construction proposals and conducts inspections in order to ensure that projects comply with the City's building, health, and safety codes; and
• Enforce City and Zoning Codes.

Announcement

The development of a Comprehensive Housing Planning Program is underway! Want to be part of the future of housing in San Fernando? Make your voice heard by participating in the following activities and give us your input.

Housing Element Plan

The City has released draft versions of the Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) and updates to the General Plan, including the Mobility and Open Space Elements. These drafts outline goals and strategies for climate action and adaptation, transportation, and open space. Community review is now open, please take a look and share your feedback during the public comment period.

CARP Plan