(1265) Building and Planning Division

The mission of Resource Management Agency (RMA) Building and Planning division is to provide high-quality customer service in the areas of land use, development and resource protection to residents and business operators throughout the unincorporated areas of San Benito County. The team ensures that projects comply with the General Plan, County Code, State and Federal law, and are implemented in a way to achieve good planning standards that are safe, healthy and legal.

• Implemented online application and payment processes so applicants can apply, pay and schedule inspections online
• Code enforcement – 15 cannabis sites abated; noticed and recorded liens on 15 cannabis parcels
• Hired Assistant Director of Planning and Building to increase operating efficiencies and improve processes
• Major progress in updating and revising County’s zoning code
• Grant applications to utilize funding for County-wide Habitat Conservation Plan
• Provided support, training, computer access and technology to Planning Commission (4 new members)

• Electronic permitting – ongoing maintenance, updating and streamlining procedures
• Code enforcement – recover uncollected fines

• Recruit and develop trained personnel to increase breadth and depth of in-house services able to provide to applicants. Implement processes to increase productivity, maintain continuity of oversight and engagement in projects. Evaluate General Plan provisions to see how to best implement guidelines or make recommendations for modifications that accommodate major changes that impact the Plan.