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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Director: Brandy Forbes
Please be advised that fees for the Community Development Department will increase effective July 1, 2025. Please see the master fee schedule for more information.
Responsibilities
The purpose of the Community Development Department is to ensure the orderly physical development of the community by upholding the goals and policies of the city’s General Plan through the issuance of land use entitlements and permits for improvements and development of private property.
Divisions
The department is comprised of the following 4 divisions that oversee the general functions described:
The department also staffs the Planning Commission.
Nuts & Bolts Training
On July 23. 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a Nuts & Bolts training related to Community Development Department operations. More information on the training is available for review below:
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Building & Safety
Phone: 310-544-5280
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Planning & Zoning
Phone: 310-544-5228
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Code Enforcement
Phone: 310-544-5281
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View Restoration/Preservation
Phone: 310-544-5288
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Community Development
Physical Address
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)
Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)
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Construction
Allowable Construction Hours
Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday or Legal Holidays
No work allowed, unless a Special Construction Permit is obtained at least 48 hours before work is to begin.