Engineering & Building

Planning & Community Preservation

Together, with our diverse community, the Engineering & Building Department and the Planning & Community Preservation Department are committed to enhancing the present and future quality of life by:  ensuring an attractive, safe and environmentally-conscious community; constructing public infrastructure; promoting active citizen participation in community affairs; exercising stewardship through technical excellence, innovation and fiscal responsibility; creating a positive climate for residents, business community, and working partners.  

About Us

These two City of Visalia departments, the Engineering & Building Department and the Planning & Community Preservation Department, provide for various functions of development, as well as serving as a liaison to many community boards such as Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Visalians, High Speed Rail, Visalia Planning Commission and City Council. The Departments are committed to providing excellent customer service to the development community by providing "one-stop shopping" counter services to fast-track the permitting process whenever possible.

The department consists of the following services: Site Plan Review; Planning; Environmental Review; Building Safety; Engineering Development and Neighborhood Preservation.

The information and links on the following pages are meant to assist you in accomplishing your business as quickly and easily as possible. If you are not able to find what you need here or would like to make suggestions on how we can better serve you, we encourage you to contact us directly at 559-713-4444.