The Nevada City Planning Department contracts with the County of Nevada Building Department to provide Building Department services. Start any building permit process with the City of Nevada City. It will then be referred to the County.

Planning responsibilities include the maintenance of the the City’s General Plan and coordination with regional planning agencies and the state to ensure consistency with the laws that govern land use, development, subdivision, and environmental quality.

Web pages

• Planning Department - https://www.nevadacityca.gov/pview.aspx?id=20703&catid=564