City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

City Hall Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (Closed Fridays)
The inspectors counter hours are from 7am to 9am and from 4pm to 6pm.

The Community Development Department is the point of contact for all planning, building and development information. The Department provides planning, building & safety, code enforcement, Community Development Block Grant, transportation and other development related services. The Planning Division prepares and updates the City's General Plan and Zone Code and conducts zoning plan reviews and prepares project casework for monthly Planning Commission meetings. The Department acts as liaison to the City Council and Planning Commission on all land use and development matters in the City. The Building and Safety Division conducts building plan checks and building inspections and enforces the building codes. Building inspections are conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily with inspections scheduled via a 24 hour building inspection request line one day prior to inspection. Information about projects or plan status can be obtained by telephone or by visiting the public counter to meet with the planning or building staff.

The "Code Enforcement Officer" is responsible for enforcing Municipal and Building Codes and works from the Community Development Department. These codes are essential in keeping buildings in the City safe and maintaining a neat and orderly appearance. Enforcement duties include: building without permits, illegal signs and banners and nuisance abatement. Contact Bob Rollins at (310) 318-0235.

Community Development Director : Ken Robertson