THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARMENT is responsible for all planning, zoning, building, code compliance, parking compliance, and community development block grant activities in Caldwell.  Our department provides assistance in the planning and development of the built and natural environment in order to protect and preserve the quality of life, promote a sound economic base and appropriate design, and ensure safe construction, all through vision, partnerships, collaboration and purpose for the benefit of the community, citizens and visitors of Caldwell.

Planning & Zoning Division

The Planning & Zoning Division is responsible for implementing city policies that direct the current and future physical development of Caldwell. Planning & Zoning serves as the point of entry for development proposals and provides assistance in navigating the regulatory process.  The division processes all development applications, business licenses, home occupation permits, temporary use permits, and oversees all design review and certificate of appropriateness approvals.  Staff drafts new ordinances and prepares amendments to the existing development codes.  Staff also maintains and implements the Comprehensive Plan, the City's long-range blueprint and policy document. 

Building Safety Division

The Building Safety Division is responsible for the implementation, compliance and enforcement of City codes, ordinances and policies governing the construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings and structures.  This includes reviewing plans for compliance with all applicable and adopted codes, issuing building permits, and conducting inspections of the construction projects as they progress to ensure code standards are met and that the project is constructed in accordance with the approved plans.  Learn more. 

Code Compliance Division

The Code Compliance Division ensures compliance with the zoning ordinances, nuisance codes, occupational licensing codes and other codes that are related to private property usage and which address promoting health, safety, property preservation and maintenance, and community enhancement.  Learn more.

Parking Compliance Division

The Parking Compliance Division is responsible for improving and maintaining the quality of life and environment of neighborhoods and streets by effectively enforcing the city's parking regulations. Learn more. 

CDBG Block Grant Division

The CDBG Block Grant Division is responsible for overseeing the City of Caldwell's federal entitlement grants as well as other affordable housing and community development programs and initiatives.  The division work is guided by a number of plans, including the Annual Action Plan and a Consolidate Plan that is updated every five (5) years. Learn more.