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Development Services
505 S. Vulcan Ave.
Encinitas, CA 92024
Building
(760) 633-2730
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Code Enforcement
(760) 633-2685
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Housing
(760) 633-2723
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Planning Division
(760) 633-2710
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Policy Planning
(760) 633-2714
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Kerry Kusiak
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Development Services
Effective July 1, 2024, some of the Planning and Engineering development processing fees will increase. (CC Resolutions 2024-73 & 2024-74). The latest list of these fees and their respective increases can be found in the June 26, 2024 City Council staff report.
Counter Service Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Every Other Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
(Closed Every Other Friday)
Closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving
Customer Survey
We welcome and value your feedback. Please take a minute to let us know how we are doing by filling out our customer survey.
Appointments Available
Public counter general inquiries are always welcome. For any lengthy discussion or requested research, please schedule an appointment with a staff member using the main line number: (760) 633-2710.
Virtual Appointments
Set up a virtual appointment to speak with planning staff. They can assist with questions related to a property such as property owner, existing uses, or zoning. For inquiries regarding other requirements please contact the applicable department, or the Planning Division at the phone number identified below.
For more information, please visit the Planning Division page or call the Main Line at (760) 633-2710.
Inspections
Inspections may be scheduled for the next business day if the inspection request is received by 3:00 p.m. on the business day prior. Please log in to your CSS account to schedule your Building inspection.
Please check the Daily Inspection Schedule the day of your inspection for your inspection time slot.
Operations & Engagement
Operations & Engagement provides administrative functions for the department. They prepare, monitor, and maintain the department budget. They are responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) program. They strive to facilitate engagement with the community collaboratively to achieve long-term and sustainable outcomes, processes, relationships, decision-making, and implementation.