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Description of Services

The Office of Community Development integrates the different regulatory divisions of  Building, Conservation, Health, Zoning, Board of Appeals, Historic Districts, and Animal Control. These separate departments were originally merged in 1992 into one department, originally known as the Inspectional Services Department. The merger was done in order to streamline code enforcement and permitting, and to provide a one-stop shop for permitting activities.

Contact Information

Hours of Operation:

8:30 - 4:30 ET

 

Telephone:

781-862-0500 X-211

 

FAX:

781-861-2780

 

Postal address:

1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA 02420

 

For additional contact information, follow the link at the left to the desired division.

Mission Statement

The Office of Community Development (OCD) seeks to protect and improve the quality of life of the citizenry by providing leadership in the promotion and preservation of a safe, healthy and desirable living and working environment.

To accomplish this mission, the OCD integrates several different regulatory services, including building, conservation, health, zoning and historic districts, in order to streamline code enforcement, outreach, and educational services. Through this collaborative effort, the OCD can better manage the many and varied changes that occur as the community develops, and provide the community with a comprehensive perspective on the impact of regulations on both public and individual issues.