The Planning Division reviews project proposals for compliance with zoning restrictions, critical area and drainage, National Scenic Area, Clear & Grade, State Environmental Policy Act threshold determinations, and shoreline regulations.

The Environmental Health Division conducts on-site septic and water system inspections, administers public health programs addressing public food services, public swimming pools, solid waste facilities, complaint investigation, and communicable disease outbreaks.

The Building Division is a division of the Public Works Department and is located in the same building as the Community Development Department.  They review construction plans and perform building inspections to ensure compliance with the International Building Code and other applicable construction codes.  They also review road access requirements, issue approach permits, road right-of-way use permits, utility permits and assign new addresses.  They can be reached at 509-427-3920.