The Community and Economic Development Department works under the government of West Valley City, Utah. It works to improve the development process and neighborhood appearance, support building safety, and emphasize housing design and construction. The department oversees code enforcement, housing and animal services divisions. The Community and Economic Development Department s planning and zoning division encourages home ownership, improves the city's appearance and enforces individual property rights. It issues building and garage permits and offers development applications. The department maintains a planning commission and provides information regarding residential fencing and site plans.