Planning and Community Development

The Department of Planning and Community Development is comprised of the Building Division, Zoning and Code Enforcement Division, Community Development Office and Planning Office.

Under the Director, the primary responsibility of the department is to monitor the City's development and redevelopment through enforcement of all applicable codes and ordinances. The department also takes on special planning projects and assignments as directed by the City Manager and City Council.

Funding for the department continues to be in large part supported by permit fees and not general tax dollars. The department provides professional staff support to City Council, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Beautification Commission, Historic District Commission, Housing Rehabilitation Loan Board and Building Boards.