Departments

Administrative Services

The Administrative Services (Finance) Department is responsible for the City’s financial records, provides financial management for the Water and Sewer enterprise funds, issues business licenses, processes accounts payables and receivables, and provides payroll services

Building & Safety

The Building and Safety Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the City of Sebastopol’s construction codes relative to new and existing development, and alteration or repair to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and properties. The Department plans,…

City Attorney

The City Attorney is responsible for legal advice and representation of the City Council and all city departments.

City Clerk

The City Clerk’s Office represents the “front door” of City Hall and Is here to help demystify the government process . The City Clerk’s office encourages community members to have a voice in local government. The City Clerk’s role includes…

City Manager

The City Manager is the administrative head of the government of the City and works under the direction and control of the City Council.

Community Development

The Community Development Department provides planning and environmental review for the City. This includes assistance to the City Council, and staffs the following City Boards: Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Tree Board, Climate Action Committee, and Public Arts Committee. The…

Engineering Division

The Engineering Division provides administrative and technical support and engineering services.

Fire

The Sebastopol Fire Department’s mission is to be a leading emergency service organization. Gold Ridge Fire Protection District provides our Fire Chief.

Police

The Sebastopol Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency tasked with providing public safety services to our Sebastopol community. The department is organized into three divisions – Administration, Operations, and Technical and Support Services – and is managed by…

Public Works

The Public Works Department is responsible for operation and maintenance of the City infrastructure, including the water and sewer systems, industrial waste system, streets, parks, swimming pool, parking lots and government buildings. Public Works also provides inspection of private and…