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