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Welcome to Development Services
1 Civic Center CircleBrea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7689
The Development Services Department provides comprehensive land use services, both to the public and to the City, in support of the preservation, assistance and regulation of development in the City of Brea and its Sphere of Influence. The department's primary goal is to ensure and enhance the quality of life in the community.
The Development Services Department also oversees the long-range and regional planning issues of importance to Brea and the surrounding region, issues all building, planning and public works permits, the performance of building and public works inspections, the tracking of development fees, the preservation of neighborhoods (both residential and business) through the Code Enforcement Program, the coordination of the City's Geographic Information System, the administration of the City's Brea Shuttle Transportation Program, and the administration of the Capital Improvement Programs. The department also acts as coordination and technical staff to other City departments seeking land use and project management expertise. The department additionally serves as the staff liaison to the Planning Commission, the Traffic Committee, the Parking Advisory Board and other ad hoc citizen advisory committees.
Meet Brea’s Development Services Director
Development Services Director Charlie View has worked with the City of Brea since March 2002. He has worked in city government for 23 years.
Applications and Forms
A listing of Building and Safety, Engineering and Planning forms and applications.
Check Status of Building Permits
Development Services Building & Safety Division has added a web browser element to its current Permit Tracking System. Contractors, developers and Brea residents can now check the status of their permits on the City of Brea’s website.
Overnight Street Parking Requires a Permit
Overnight parking on Brea streets is prohibited between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 a.m. in accordance with Brea's long-standing Overnight Parking Ordinance. Parking permits allowing overnight on-street parking, in some cases, are available for residents who meet established criteria.
Speed Limits Reviewed for Brea Streets
A city-wide study has been conducted and this resulted in adjusted speed zones on several streets. In particular, motorists are advised of newly reduced speeds that become effective in mid-October in three areas.
Public Bids Include DBE Program Participants
The City of Brea encourages participation of small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in public projects. The State of California offers resources to assist in bidding construction contracts.