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City of Chico

City of Chico

Community Development

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The Community Development Department is responsible for the PlanningBuildingHousingCode Enforcement and GIS division functions.
 
Staff reviews all residential, commercial and industrial projects in the City. Our goal is to effectively process building and development projects through consistency and fairness using the City’s Municipal Code, general design practices, and common interests of Chico citizens.
 
 

Building Division

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The Building Division is responsible for activities related to the construction, remodeling, and demolition of buildings and structures.
 
 

Code Enforcement

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Code Enforcement is responsible for the preservation of neighborhoods by gaining compliance with applicable ordinances within the Chico Municipal Code.

Planning Division

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The Planning Division is responsible for current and long range administration of State, regional and local land use laws.
 
 

eTRAKiT

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eTRAKiT is the City's online building permit portal. It provides public access to search for information and complete common tasks online.

Housing Division

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The Housing Division administers federal, State and local affordable housing funds to improve the quality of life of community members through affordable housing and related community development activities.

GIS

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Geographic Information Systems

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) produces  interactive and static, printable PDF maps for public consumption.
Community Development

Community Development

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

411 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Chico, CA 95928
 

MAILING ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 3420
Chico, CA 95927


DIVISION CONTACTS:

Building: (530) 879-6700
Planning: (530) 879-6800
Code Enforcement: (530) 879-6330
 

DEPARTMENT HOURS:

M-F: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
M-F: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm