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The Division operates with one (1) full-time Building Official who is responsible for intake of
applications, plan check, and field inspection. The Division also has one (1) full-time
administrative assistant who is responsible for the actual processing and issuance of building
permit along with scheduling field inspections. The Division also has one (1) part-time employee
that provides some administrative support.
Division accomplishments
• Recently completed a comprehensive update to the Building Division Master Fee
Schedule.
• Performed over 130 plan reviews for the City, including all types of building projects.
• Processed and issued over 430 building permits for new buildings and additions,
alterations and repairs to existing buildings for a total valuation of over $11,551,734.
• Performed approximately 2,300 inspections of all phases of building construction.
• Upgraded the counter handout material to better educate the public on the permit and
inspection process.
• Investigated building and housing complaints and worked with code enforcement
officers to abate the problems.
Division goals
• Continue to develop internal capacity through various professional training opportunities
• Improve customer service and reduce the time necessary for completion of plan
checking projects and permit processing.
• Continue to keep the department updated on code regulations and State and Federal
laws regulating construction and code enforcement.
• Provide information to developers, contractors and the public as code changes occur
• Expand on our service to the public by further improving counter handout materials to
assist in more streamlined review of building permits.
• Continue coordination with other City departments to provide streamlined permit review.
Economic Development Program
Department staff is often the first to greet and welcome a prospective developer or business to
Reedley. The Division is designed to provide a single point of contact to help the developer
navigate a multitude of processes and standards. We have experience in working with
numerous sized clients from independent start-ups to industrial, retail or office user. The
Division also provides statistical and demographic data to end-users to facilitate investment in
Reedley.
The Department works hand-in-hand with local businesses and those expressing an interest in
joining our community. We are dedicated to ensuring prompt, immediate responses to all the
client’s queries. Once a client decides to invest in Reedley, we are their personal liaison to all
City departments to ensure a smooth development process.
The Department also works closely with our many local partners. The Department leverages
economic development opportunities through the variety of professional service agreements.
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