The Community Development Department is organized into the following divisions:

Building Safety Division: Checks building plans for compliance with the California Building Code, issues permits, and conducts all field inspections.

Code Enforcement Division: Enforces the standards of the Laguna Beach Municipal Code and investigates possible violations of the Code.

View Preservation Division: Works with property owners to preserve and restore views.

Planning Division: Coordinates current and advanced planning projects, including Conditional Use Permits, Subdivisions, Specific Plans, and the City's General Plan. Also runs the Historic Preservation Program and View Preservation and Restoration Program.

Zoning Division: Checks zoning plans and administers the Zoning Code.