The Planning Division, part of the Community Development Department, is responsible for creating goals and policies for sustainable future development in the city and ensuring that all proposed and current development complies with those goals.
The City of Ventura provides for numerous community development, and affordable housing activities through the Redevelopment Agency, federal grants including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, and the city's Affordable Housing Program.
Code Enforcement serves our community with compassion to promote safe and clean neighborhoods, preserve property values, and support economic vitality through education and compliance.
The Building and Safety Division oversees all phases of new building construction, and performs a variety of inspections. The head of the division is the Chief Building Official.