Tim Snellings, Director
Department of Development Services
tsnellings@buttecounty.net 
MISSION STATEMENT Guide and Assist in the orderly development of
Butte County by providing quality planning, plan checking, building inspection, code compliance and public information services. Work Cooperatively with the County’s elected
officials and other County departments to carry
forward the County’s adopted plans, goals, policies and programs. Foster Public Understanding of development-
related requirements, issues and opportunities
through public outreach and education,
participation in community groups, building
industry organizations (and other forums) and
enhance public access to information.
Facilitate Client Permits, Projects and Services
in a timely, professional manner. Maintain core services - maintain core organi-
zation during the current fiscal crisis and
strategize for a prompt recovery for the post-fiscal crisis service demands. Continually evaluate operations seeking efficiencies through change
in processes and where necessary propose code changes.
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Welcome To Butte County
Department of Development Services
Building, Planning & Code Enforcement Divisions
7 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Office Hours:
Ph: 530-538-7601
Fax: 530-538-2140
County Offices Closed Monday, September 6th, For Labor Day The Department of Development Services is comprised of the Building, Planning and Code Enforcement Divisions. Our office is open to the public Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We are available for Building and Planning applications, research and information on building files, planning files or questions, code enforcement issues and general questions during these same hours. We also offer afternoon appointments for the Building and Planning departments. You may call 530-538-6861 to pre-schedule an appointment with the Building Department or 530-538-5359 for the Planning Department and we will schedule your appointment at the earliest date and time available. **Phone Messaging Issues Continue - Please Contact Us Through Our EMail Addresses If You Are Unable To Leave A Message On Our Voice Mail** NEW BUILDING AND PLANNING INFORMATION- MEETINGS -
ANNOUNCEMENTS (updated 2010-08-31) Please check further on our website where you can find the answer to most of your inquiries, or check the FAQs we've answered over the years.
• Apply for a permit online! Building permits for a re-roof, roof mount photovoltaic (solar), plumbing, electrical, mechanical and permanent foundations for existing mobile homes (retrofit) can be applied for online for your convenience!
• Renew your existing Building permit online (if the Building permit meets all criteria).
• Schedule an inspection online (if the Building permit meets all criteria). Check to see if your Building permit has an inspection scheduled, check inspection results, see if an inspection is scheduled for morning or afternoon and view the inspector’s notes.
• Check a parcel or address to see if there are permits applied for or issued.
• Find items required to apply for building permits in the Building Division Forms.
• Find parcel zoning and other planning information.
• See if a parcel is in a flood zone and review our Building Design Criteria.
• Miscellaneous information such as information on soils investigation reports, application for refunds, information on fees.
• See announcements on changes happening in the Department of Development Services as well as updates on Building Codes and other important legislative changes.
• There are public announcements and important information on the progress of Butte County’s General Plan including meetings, notes from meetings and upcoming events.
• Print out and complete a complaint form to be sent to the Code Enforcement Department.
• Contact us by email through our website.
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