Community Development details staffing, permit timelines and CalFire setback adaptations

Sep 8, 2026

Director Wendy Sugimura and Assistant Director Brent Calloway told the board the department processed 261 building permit applications last year, guarantees first plan checks within the state-required 30 days (internal goal 14 days) and is using exemptions and targeted CalFire outreach to address new 30-foot setback rules.

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Community Development Director Wendy Sugimura and Assistant Director Brent Calloway gave a comprehensive overview of the department's organization, current workload and staffing changes and described steps to improve customer service and permit timelines.

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