Welcome to the Department of Community Development home page. The Community Development Department performs a variety of services intended to improve the built environment and the quality of life for current and future residents, businesses, and visitors. We are able to achieve these goals by exploring new ideas, valuing differences of opinion, engaging our community in discussions, and building consensus with stakeholders on planning & development issues.
The Community Development Department consists of two divisions: Planning & Development and Building & Safety. The Planning & Development division reviews, manages, and plans development consistent with the General Plan, Municipal Code, and the well-being of residents, visitors, property owners, and businesses of the City of Seal Beach. The Building & Safety division reviews construction plans, issues permits, provides inspections, and ensures code compliance.
Department of Community Development 211 Eighth Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 Phone: (562) 431-2527 Fax: (562) 430-8763
Please call at least 24 hours in advance to request an inspection: (562) 431-2527 x1519
Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays 8:00 a.m. – noon & 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays 9:00 a.m. – noon & 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For information about yard sale requirements, please contact (562) 431-2527 x1342
Director, Les Johnson Email: ljohnson@sealbeachca.gov
Senior Planner, Vacant Email: Phone:
Building Official, Bill Dorman Email: buildingofficial@sealbeachca.gov Phone: (562) 431-2527 x1327
Assistant Planner, Marco Cuevas Email: mcuevas@sealbeachca.gov Phone: (562) 431-2527 x1324
Building Inspector, Vacant Email: Phone:
Senior Building Technician, Calvin Ko Email: cko@sealbeachca.gov Phone: (562) 431-2527 x1323
Neighborhood Services Officer, Samuel Funes Email: sfunes@sealbeachca.gov Phone: (562) 431-2527 x1342