Welcome

Welcome to the Monterey County Resource Management Agency (RMA) website.  We hope that the information assists you in accessing the services that you are looking for:

The RMA was created in 2005 to enhance the County’s delivery of land use related services and to be an effective steward of the County’s natural resources.  The principle services that the Agency provides to the public include the following: 

• Develop comprehensive land use plans consistent with the County’s goals for economic development, agriculture, housing, circulation, natural resources, conservation, open space, and the health, welfare and safety of the public
• Implement land use policies through environmental review and issuance of planning permits
• Regulate new developments though issuance of building and grading permits, plan checking, and inspection services
• Enforce regulations that promote the health, safety and appearance of existing developments
• Plan and implement projects within designated Redevelopment Areas to eliminate blight, foster economic development and promote private investment
• Create new affordable housing
• Plan, design, construct, operate and maintain roadways
• Provide land survey services in support of new subdivisions, engineering, and safety programs
• Manage water and sanitation systems in County Service Areas  
• Design, construct, operate and maintain public buildings and grounds
• Manage real estate services

• Purchase and maintain vehicle fleet

To obtain more information on any of these services click on the tab “Services.” If there is anything that we should be doing or could be doing better please do not hesitate to let us know.       

Wayne Tanda, Director
Resource Management Agency