Planning and Development

Paul Ashworth - Director of Planning and Development
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The Planning and Development department provides information and assistance to the Planning Commission regarding the development and improvement of the City. The staff assists landowners and other citizens with their development needs and is also responsible for the City's General Plan which contains the goals, policies, and programs for current and future development within the City. This department also provides building services, resolves code enforcement issues, administers housing assistance programs, and undertakes economic development / redevelopment activities.

The Planning and Development department is composed of five primary responsibilities: Building; Code Enforcement; Redevelopment/Economic Development; Housing; and Current/Advanced Planning

Planning and Development staff includes:

  • Paul Ashworth, Director of Planning and Development
  • Wayne Morrell, Principal Planner
  • Cuong Nguyen, Associate Planner
  • Luis Collazo, Code Enforcement Inspector
  • Susan Beasley, Executive Secretary
  • Teresa Cavallo, Housing Preservation Specialist
  • Lorna Lawrence, Building Permit Clerk
  • Paul Garcia, Planning Intern

If you would like to obtain additional information about the Planning and Development Department, please call (562) 868-0511, ext. 7550