The Community Development Department plays a pivotal role in addressing the multifaceted needs of the community across economic, physical, and cultural domains. Through its various divisions, the department assumes diverse responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Planning Division
Guiding land use, zoning, subdivisions, and historic preservation strategies to shape a dynamic urban landscape.
Urban Forestry Initiatives
Strategically siting and maintaining trees and shrubs, bolstering green infrastructure and environmental aesthetics.
Cultural Affairs Division
Skillfully coordinating artistic and cultural events and special programs to enrich our community’s cultural fabric.
Building & Inspection Division
Facilitating building permit issuance, overseeing inspectors, and enforcing codes for a safe built environment.
Flood Plain Management
Adhering to Community Rating System standards to ensure resilient floodplain management.
Facility Stewardship
Operation, maintenance, and administration of Union Station and the Trolley for community benefit.
Code Enforcement Division
Enforcing codes, ordinances, and regulations to uphold community standards with diligence.
Contact Information
Community Development Director
Community Development