Building Safety and Inspection

This division is responsible for reviewing plans and inspecting all phases of construction for compliance with applicable local and State codes. Link

City Attorney

Code Enforcement deals with a range of neighborhood issues, from abandoned vehicles parked in yards or driveways to illegal conversions of garages into living spaces and unsanitary buildup of trash and debris on private property. Link

City Forester

Find out about City parks & facilities, overnight camping, beach/park maintenance, City Tree Ordinance, wood chip delivery, Christmas tree recycling, memorial benches/trees, cemetery services, RV storage facility, annual Cutting Day, and our volunteer gardener program. Link

City Planning

The purpose of the Planning Division, which includes Current and Advanced Planning, is to formulate and implement a broad-reaching planning program for the City of Monterey which serves a variety of community needs. Link

Community Centers

Whether it be Tot and Youth classes like Chess, Ceramics, Video Production or "Wizard Training", or adult classes in Yoga, computers, or health and happiness, the Community Centers are here for you. Link

Community Development

In these pages you will find information regarding building permits, sign permits, zoning regulations, housing programs, building inspections as well as the development review process and how you can participate. Link

Neighborhood Watch

To be effective in the fight against crime Community Members and the Police Department must work together as a team. The Neighborhood Watch Program provides us with the opportunity to unite neighbors and furnish them with information on how to effectively reduce crime in their neighborhoods. Link

Neighborhood Improvement Projects

A NIP project is any public improvement (not on private property) that improves streets, storm drains, sewers, sidewalks, walkways, lighting, traffic control devices, landscaping and beautification, parks, recreational facilities and other public building improvements. Link

CERT

The main goal of the CERT program is to help the citizens of Monterey to be self-sufficient in a major disaster by developing multi-functional teams that are cross trained in basic skills. Link