The Community Development Department works together with Artesia residents, businesses, and property owners to build a sustainable community with a high quality lifestyle by maintaining and enhancing the built environment.
Department functions include building and safety, planning, development engineering, code enforcement, housing, and right-of-way permits and inspections. Specific programs and services include:
- General Plan
- New development review
- Building permits and inspections
- Housing rehabilitation grants and loans
- Zoning and sign codes
- Property maintenance enforcement
- Recreational vehicle enforcement on private property