Our department staff's commitments are to provide friendly professional services that support economic vitality, and ensure that new development achieves a balance between the economic, social, environmental and quality of life goals for the City of Modesto.
Building Safety and Neighborhood Preservation
The Building Division is open Monday through Thursday 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Fridays are available for appointments - please use the Online Appointment Form or call to speak with a Department representative.
- To apply for over the counter permits, go to Building Safety and click on "Online Services" on the red menu bar to the left.
- To apply for a plan review, please come in during walk in hours or call 209-577-5232 extension 1 to schedule a Friday appointment.
- We provide requested building inspections on a daily basis.
- Code enforcement officers respond to complaints received from the community. Call, email or use the GoModesto app for Apple or Android phones.
Community Development
Economic Development
- Business Advisory Services are available by phone or email and meetings can be scheduled. Call Economic Development 209-571-5566
- Entertainment Permit assistance is available, appointments are recommended. Call Economic Development 209-571-5566.
Land Development and Engineering
- Land Development and Engineering (LDE) assists the public with permitting and understanding development codes.
- LDE can help you with permits in the road and City right of way, permits for water and sewer connections to the public utility, and transportaton (Over Sized) permits.
- We provide permitting and development review services by phone, email and video conference. Please make an appointment to set up in-person meeting.
- Please submit your permit application online.
- Reach Land Development Engineering by email..
Planning
The Planning Division is open Monday through Thursday 8:30AM to 4:30PM, appointments are not necessary. Fridays are by appointment - please use the Online Appointment Form or call to speak with a Department representative. We encourage you to use the online appointment form to schedule meetings by phone or videoconference.
Transportation Engineering and Design
- Transportation Engineering and Design is available by email. Please contact Phillip Soares.
