The City of Beaverton Community Development operates a planning services division that provides a variety of urban planning services for residents and property owners. It works with the members of the public through hearings, presentations, open houses, neighborhood association meetings and other civic gatherings. The department also participates with local, regional and state agencies on land use issues to develop long-range growth policies. The City of Beaverton Community Development is responsible for issuing building, plumbing, electrical, and heating and cooling permits. Its development process services include land use permitting, construction inspection and comprehensive plan amendments. The department issues applications for building, site construction, erosion control and search permits. The City of Beaverton Community Development is located in Beaverton, Ore.