Community Development

The City of Clayton Community Development Department office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., excluding major holidays. The Department may be reached by telephone at (925) 673-7340; the fax line is (925) 672-4917. Additionally, you may e-mail Milan Sikela, Assistant Planner at msikela@ci.clayton.ca.us or Charlie Mullen, Community Development Director at cmullen@ci.clayton.ca.us programs.

Long Range Planning and Special Studies Program

Prepares and updates Town Center Specific Plan, and the Marsh Creek Road Specific Plan, and state-mandated General Plan which includes the Housing Element.
Prepares studies to update City policies in response to changes in State law, resource availability, and community goals.
Facilitates public participation and community involvement in planning issues.
Participates in development and review of regional studies prepared by ABAG, Contra Costa Transportation Authority, and TRANSPAC.
Supports City Council in addressing regional governance and planning issues.

Development and Design Review Program

Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations on land development and design proposals by private property owners and governmental agencies.
Provides support to City Council and Planning Commission.
Reviews land development plans for compliance with City zoning requirements.
Coordinates with County Building Inspection Department on building permits for construction projects.
Administers environmental review process in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Ordinance Information and Code Enforcement Program

Provides zoning information and permit services at the public counter.
Investigates and enforces zoning and land use complaints.
Prepares amendments of zoning ordinance and zoning map.

Housing Program

Administers the low-and moderate-income housing programs in the City.
Ensures low-and moderate-income units remain available to qualified applicants upon sale of units.