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.
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