Welcome to Development Services

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As authorized by City Council Resolution# 2023-9229, the City of San Marcos is now collecting Transaction Fees for payments made by credit card or debit card.  If you prefer another payment method, the City still accepts check and cash.

Our Services

The Development Services Department is a one-stop-shop for private development projects. The department handles everything from project entitlement approvals to construction permits and serves to address violations of the City ordinances related to land use and development. 

Projects submitted to Development Services must be in electronic format. For current submittals or inquiries, please contact the following: 

For general questions regarding the digital submittal process, please call (760) 744-1050 x3244. 

Building & Code Compliance

Land Development

Planning

Development Services Department  
1 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069

Isaac Etchamendy, Development Services Director

 

Building Division: 760-744-1050, ext. 3244
Engineering Division: 760-744-1050, ext.  3214
Planning Division: 760-744-1050, ext. 3204