Planning Department and Building Inspection Division

Planning Department


Responsible for: Land Use Application Processing, Zoning, General Plan, Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA), Addressing, and Planning Commission.Learn more

Building Inspection Division


Responsible for: Residential & Commercial Building Permit Application Processing, Plan Check, Inspections, and Code Enforcement. Learn more


Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo)


The Planning Director is the Executive Officer of the Sierra County LAFCo. Learn more

Planning Commission


The Planning Director is the Secretary of the Planning Commission.Learn more