*** Please Note: Conservation and Development phone numbers have changed as of April 1, 2021 ***
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Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) Operations Update
All department services continue to be available virtually either online or by phone. Building and planning permits continue to be an online-only application process. Our application and permit center is open by appointment only. Read more... -
Join Us - We are Hiring an Economic Development Project Manager!
The Economic Development Project Manager will assist in developing, planning, organizing, and directing the activities and operations of the County's Economic Development Program, including business retention, expansion, attraction, and creation efforts. Read more... -
Attend the Public Meeting for the East Contra Costa Draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan
East Contra Costa cities, water district, and the County invite your to attend a Public Meeting to learn more and provide input on the Draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan. Read more... -
Short-Term Rental Permit Application are Now Being Accepted
Contra Costa County has adopted an ordinance that regulates the renting of residential dwelling units for periods of 30 consecutive days or less. Applications must be submitted and a permit issued prior to operation of a short-term rental. Read more...
Codes and Plans
Building Code and Ordinances - Title 7 of the County Code (the Building Code) and relevant Building Ordinances.
Zoning Code and Ordinances - Title 8 of the County Code (the Zoning Code), relevant Zoning Ordinances, and community P-1 Zoning Codes.
General Plan - The Contra Costa County General Plan expresses the broad goals and policies, and specific implementation measure, which guide decisions on future growth, development, and conservation of resources through 2020.
Specific Plans - Specific Plans are a special set of development standards that apply to a particular geographic Area. Many of the unincorporated communities in Contra Costa County have Specific Plans.
Transportation - Plans and documents related to Transportation Improvements in Contra Costa County
Conservation Plans - Plans related to Environmental Conservation in Contra Costa County
Climate Action Plan - Climate Action Plan and related Resources/Documents
Federal Programs - Plans and Documents related to the administartion of Federal Funding Programs such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or HOME funds.
EIRs and CEQA documents - Archive of Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and other California Environmental Quality Act Documents