Our Mission:

Work to provide public safety, environmental protection, efficient customer service, and to safeguard the interest of the general public and property owners, present and future, by reviewing the design and construction of land development projects for compliance with County and engineering standards. General questions call Chris Freitas at 408-299-5732.

Project Conditioning

During the application process administered by the Planning Office, the Land Development Engineering Section reviews the project and establishes conditions of approval relating to improvement of privately maintained streets and on-site grading improvements and flood control. Questions call Shelly Theis 408-299-5736

Plan Review and Processing

After a project has received conditional approval from the Planning Office, the Land Development Engineering Section reviews the final engineering plans and specifications for conformance with the conditions of approval, County Land Development and Grading Ordinances, and County standards. They also coordinate that review with the other County departments.

Street & Grading Inspection

After a road improvement/grading permit has been issued, inspectors from the Land Development Engineering Section inspect the work during construction.

Other Land Development Engineering Functions

The Land Development Engineering Office also performs other functions, such as administration of the Grading Ordinance, Right of Way Abandonment of private streets and easements, and street name  changes.

• Grading Ordinance

• Fee Schedules
• Drainage Ordinance Effective February 25, 2010
• Flood Plain Ordinance
• Drainage Manual
• Grading Complaint Form
• Standards and Policies Manual Vol 1
• Private Road Standard Details