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Welcome to Community Development
1 Civic Center CircleBrea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7689
The Community Development 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 Community Development 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 inspections, the tracking of development fees, the preservation of neighborhoods (both residential and business) through the Neighborhood Enhancement Proram, and the Code Enforcement Program. The department acts as coordination and technical staff to other City departments seeking land use and project management expertise. The department also serves as the staff liaison to the Planning Commission.
Community Development is responsible for the Brea Redevelopment Agency's programs and development projects, city real estate, and economic development including affordable housing, business services, and development on Agency property.
Meet Brea’s Community Development Director
Brea’s Community Development Director Eric Nicoll has worked for the City of Brea since 1993. He began his career in city government almost 25 years ago.
Applications and Forms
A listing of Building and Safety 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.
Online Option for Parking Permit Application
A new online service for submittal of overnight permit applications is in a trial phase. Residents can follow the link to submit their application online rather than making a trip to the Civic & Cultural Center. For the next three months staff will monitor usage to determine if this proves to be a convenient option. Please Click HERE if you wish to use this new feature.Overnight On-Street Parking Requires a Permit in Brea
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, 2009 in three areas.
La Floresta Project Approved
La Floresta, a major mixed-use development to be built on the eastern edge of Brea, has been approved by the Brea City Council. Extensive planning has been underway for a number of years and detailed project work now begins.
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.