This department provides services that support development activities in the city, including:
- Administration and enforcement of the City's zoning ordinance
- Issuance of land use and other building related permits
- Planning and community services
- Recreation and community programs including programming and management of sports, aquatic, golf, general recreational activities, and parks shelter reservations
- Tourism services including promotion of local attractions, facilities, and activities
- Hearst Center for the Arts including gallery exhibits and educational programming