The Public Works Department is responsible for the planning, engineering, flood control, operations, sanitation, solid waste and storm water management and animal services in Salt Lake County, Utah. Its planning and development services include business licensing, code enforcement and zoning. The department also provides building permits for new home construction. The Public Works Department operates a solid waste management facility. Its highway division issues right-of-way encroachment, excavation, and event and film permits. The department s engineering division is responsible for the planning, engineering design and construction of roads, highways, bridges, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage and flood control facilities. The Public Works Department is a part of Salt Lake County government. The department is located in Salt Lake City.