COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The Community Development department includes permits, building inspections and code enforcement along with development services. Previously, Code Compliance was assigned to the Neighborhood Services Department.

Mission Statement-Development Services

Development Services strives to ensure the general health and welfare of the community through the administration of the Zoning Code, Building Codes and Comprehensive Plan as well as the Corridor Plan and Special Plan areas.

Mission Statement - Code Compliance

The mission of Code Compliance is to enhance and sustain the quality of life of citizens and the environment through effective and expedient enforcement and compliance with building, zoning, land development, environmental, and other codes and ordinances that protect public health, safety, welfare, and natural resources.

FY 2021-2022 Accomplishments

 Permit Technician completed Permit Technician Certification

 2 Townhome projects completed Zoning and have moved onto Building Permit Phase (121 Single Family lots added)

 Increase in businesses receiving Certificate of Occupancy

 Assistant to the City Manager received Certification in Economic Development Basic training and Basic Code Compliance

 Increased violation notices issued to residents

 Improved violation compliance rate

 Successful transition of new Code Compliance Officer from the Public Works Administrative Assistant position

 New officer successfully completed the Basic Code Compliance Officer training

FY 2022-2023 Objectives

 Compile resource information for senior and low-income residents to aide them in complying with City Code

 Merge Code Compliance with Community Development

 Work toward establishing a better working relationship with residents and the business community

 Develop a Multi-Family ordinance

 Amend Sign Ordinance

 Develop Comprehensive Plan

 Work towards better relationships with businesses by providing quarterly events and information

 Encourage all businesses to join the Chamber of Commerce

 Develop Short Term Rental Ordinance

 Market our New Building Improvement Grant for Potential Projects

 Increase BRE (Business, Retention, Expansion Projects)

 Develop new workflow processes