Community Services & Water Department

Vernon’s Community Services & Water Department is comprised of four divisions: Public Works, Building, Planning and Water. Employing more than 50 people, the department provides vital services and helps to create a business-friendly environment in the city.

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Community Services & Water Dept. Comprehensive Services Directory

Public Works Division

The Public Works Division is responsible for maintaining the city’s infrastructure, which includes the roadway, sewer and storm drain systems. The Public Works Division’s responsibilities include:

• Engineering design and contract administration for public improvement projects, including roads, traffic signals, sewers, storm drains, and city-owned buildings
• Maintenance of city-owned buildings and infrastructure
• Storage of city equipment, stocks and supplies
• Maintenance of city vehicles.

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Building Division

The Building Division ensures that all structures in Vernon are in compliance with city and state building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire codes. The division awards permits to newly-constructed buildings and monitors existing buildings inside the city.

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Planning Division

The Planning Division is responsible for the development and oversight of Vernon’s General Plan, which establishes guiding principles for development inside the city. Planning division staff also prepare and review California Environmental Quality Act documents and process all zoning variances and conditional use permits.

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Water Division

The Water Division provides potable drinking water for the city at some of the lowest rates in region, maintaining a system of wells, reservoirs and piping systems. The division oversees the administration and maintenance of this system and the construction of new water service.

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