Community Development 

The City of Cudahy Community Development Department serves the construction, development, and housing needs of the community. The Community Development Department oversees the Planning Department and the Building and Safety Department and is responsible for the review of all development plans, permit issuance, zoning, and development-related applications (such as Conditional Use Permits) as well as the drafting and maintenance of City plans and codes.

Planning Department
The Planning Department guides the physical development of the city and is responsible for implementing the City’s General Plan. The Planning Department ensures that all development is in compliance with all applicable ordinances as well as state and local codes. Planners also review development plans and provide information regarding zoning codes as well as provide information on new construction to prospective developers.

Building and Safety Department
The Building and Safety Department is responsible for the enforcement of building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes. It also enforces ordinances and codes to ensure that buildings are safe by providing inspection services and plan check for new construction. The Building and Safety Department strives to protect the residents of a city by enforcing construction regulations.