Land Use Planning
The Land Use Planning program safeguards and promotes the health and well-being of the public through the application of environmental health principles of effective land use. It prevents public health hazards and mitigates environmental degradation that may result from improperly planned land developments.
The mission of this program is accomplished by reviewing and evaluating land use proposals and providing environmental health input. Activities related to this function include formal review of all proposed animal confinement facilities, subdivisions, lot splits, conditional use permits, rezoning, variances and other land-related projects. The Land Use Planning program evaluates proposed land developments for compliance with laws regarding domestic water supply, sewage and solid waste disposal, drainage, community noise and vector control. In addition, environmental impact reports are reviewed to assure that adequate attention has been given to public health and environmental health.
For more information, contact David Block at dblock@co.merced.ca.us or (209) 381-1093.
