Department of Community Development

Welcome to the Department of Community Development Homepage.

Our Mission

  • To improve the built environment and the quality of life for current and future residents, businesses, and visitors.

Our Guiding Principles

  • Be open to new ideas.
  • Value differences of opinion.
  • Engage the community in discussion and build consensus on planning & development issues.

Our Areas of Responsibility

  • Planning, building, code enforcement, redevelopment administration, affordable housing, coastal issues and special event permits.

Department Organizational Chart

Contact Information

Department of Community Development
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740

Phone: (562) 431-2527
Fax: (562) 430-8763
Inspection Requests: (562) 431-2527 ext. 1519

 

Jim Basham

Director
Ext. 1313
jbasham@sealbeachca.gov 

 

Jerry Olivera, AICP

Senior Planner
Ext. 1316
jolivera@sealbeachca.gov 

 

Christy Nguyen

Assistant Planner (interim)
Ext. 1324
cnguyen@sealbeachca.gov 

 

Darik Doggett, CBO

Chief Building Official
Ext. 1315
ddoggett@sealbeachca.gov 

 

Fernando Zarate

Building Inspector/Code Compliance
Ext. 1327
fzarate@sealbeachca.gov 

 

Will Chen

Code Compliance
Ext. 1342
wchen@sealbeachca.gov 

 

Beverly Green

Permit Technician
Ext. 1323
bgreen@sealbeachca.gov