Community Development

The Community Development Department is responsible for guiding, monitoring, and facilitating development within Culver City. The six divisions that make up the Department each play a separate but mutually supporting role in community building.

Administration

Administers and supervises all Community Development activity and operations.

Community Development Director
Sol Blumenfeld
(310) 253-5700
Sol.Blumenfeld@culvercity.org

Senior Management Analyst
Lisa Pangelinan
(310) 253-5761 
lisa.pangelinan@culvercity.org 

Economic Recovery Task Force

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On May 11, 2020, the City Council approved the formation of the Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) to address the unique challenges of COVID-19 and spur

economic recovery with a focus on public health and equity. Since formation, the ERTF has engaged more than 60 external stakeholders from 12 economic sectors to understand and respond to recovery priorities in our community. 

View the ERTF web page for more information.  

REACH Codes Public Outreach Meeting
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REACH codes are a set of statewide optional construction standards for energy efficiency that exceed the requirements of the state’s mandatory codes.

REACH Codes Presentation from Public Outreach Meeting(PDF, 475KB)

Read the public notice about the REACH codes and community meetings(PDF, 146KB).

Seasonal Shelter Maps (coming soon)

  • Cal Trans Site Map
  • Culver City Laydown Lot
  • LA City Site
  • Metropolitan Water District Site
  • Venice Blvd Parking Lot
  • Virginia Lot 

Temporary Shelter Matrices (coming soon)

  • Final RFP 1916 Temporary Shelter Summary Dot Matrix
  • Proposed Seasonal Shelter Site Summary Matrix
  • Preliminary Study Seasonal Shelter Site map

Department Head

Sol Blumenfeld

Contact Us

Phone

(310) 253-5700

Email

Sol.Blumenfeld@culvercity.org

Location

Culver City Hall
9770 Culver Blvd
Culver City
90232
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Hours

  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday
    • 07:30 AM–05:30 PM
  • Tuesday
    • 07:30 AM–05:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    • 07:30 AM–05:30 PM
  • Thursday
    • 07:30 AM–05:30 PM
  • Friday
    • 07:30 AM–05:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed

City Hall is closed on alternating Fridays.

Advance Planning

(310) 253-5740 Main

The Advance Planning Division is responsible for articulating the long-range vision of the City of Culver City through land use and policy planning.

Building Safety

(310) 253-5800 Main (Permits, Inspections, Plan submittals)

The Building Safety Division is responsible for the enforcement of all building codes adopted by the City and the State of California for local jurisdiction enforcement.

Code Enforcement

(310) 253-5940 Main
(310) 253-5555 Hotline

The Division is responsible for enforcing the City Code.

We strive to provide excellent customer service and to protect, preserve and improve the quality of life of our citizens. 

Current Planning

(310) 253-5710 Main
(310) 253-5725 Zoning
(310) 253-5721 FAX

The Current Planning Division maintains and implements the City's  General Plan,  Zoning Ordinance and prepares other specialized  Planning Documents, including Specific Plans.

Economic Development

(310) 253-5760 Main

Economic Development is dedicated to enhancing the City’s economy by attracting investment to the community, expanding the City’s tax base, and balancing private sector needs with neighborhood quality of life issues. For more information please see our Economic Development Implementation Plan(PDF, 462KB) or learn about our Current Projects.

Housing

(310) 253-5780 Main
(310) 253-5786 Info Line
(310) 253-5785 Fax

The Culver City Housing Authority is responsible for developing, preserving, and administering affordable housing programs and projects for low to moderate income households to ensure that all neighborhoods are quality livable places that are free of blight, where residents feel safe, and can access resources and services.  Our mission is to support and enhance the social well-being of the citizens of Culver City and expand affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income families.

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