Department of Planning, Building and Environmental Services

The Planning Division is charged with charting the orderly growth and development of the unincorporated areas of Napa County, while maintaining its quality of life, agricultural heritage and natural environment. The Planning Division functions as professional staff to the County Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, the Airport Land Use Commission, and other advisory boards and commissions. The Planning Division is responsible for the maintenance and implementation of the County General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance, along with local implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

he Building Division is responsible for enforcing the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical codes in the unincorporated areas of Napa County. These codes ensure that all construction meets the minimum health and safety requirements as determined by the state. To this end, the Building Division processes and reviews construction applications and field inspects the projects during construction.

The Environmental Health Division administers the County’s Consumer Protection, Well and Onsite Wastewater Treatment, CUPA/Pollution Prevention and Solid Waste Programs and Services.