Meet the Director: Cody Mitchell

Cody Mitchell brings extensive experience to his role as Santa Clara’s Building Official. Born and raised in Northern Utah, Cody moved to Southern Utah in 1992 to pursue his passion for aviation at Dixie College, where he earned an Airframe & Powerplant Certificate, Private Pilot’s license, and Associate of Science Degree by 1994.

Cody began working in construction trades in 1993 and built his first home in 1999—the same year he started his municipal career with Santa Clara City’s Public Works Department. He became a General Contractor in 2004 and earned certifications as both residential and commercial building inspector between 2005 and 2008.

Continuing his professional development, Cody returned to Dixie State University from 2011 to 2014 to pursue a degree in Business Administration. In 2020, Cody stepped into his current role as Building Official, where he ensures quality and safety standards in structures throughout Santa Clara. His diverse background in aviation, construction trades, and municipal service provides him with a comprehensive understanding of building systems and safety requirements that serves our community well.