Community and Economic Development 

The Community Development Department is comprised of four divisions serving basic community service functions:

• The Building Division regulates building and use of structures for public safety through the application of adopted codes and ordinances including plan review and inspections.
• The Planning Division provides public information services and promotes land use and development in accordance with City policy and applicable laws.
• Special programs such as the Community Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Program, and the Document Recording Fee Program are administered under this department.
• Under the Code Compliance division, common concerns subject to abatement of such items as tall grass, noxious weeds, junk vehicles and unconfined garbage on private property are addressed.

Codes

The City of Longview has adopted and is currently operating under and enforcing the following codes:

• 1997 Uniform Sign Code
• 2015 International Building Code
• 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2015 International Fire Code
• 2015 International Mechanical Code
• 2015 International Residential Code
• 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code
• 2017 National Electrical Code

Please see the Longview Municipal Code for currently adopted codes.

Permits & Fees

Visit the Online Permits and Inspections page to gain more information about our online permit system.