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1. What departments are within Community Development?

Community Development Department provides for one-stop permitting and a variety of community development services related to the use of private property in the City and consists of the following departments: Planning and Zoning  Building Code Enforcement  Business Tax Services

2. What are the essential functions of the Building Department?

Building includes permitting and inspection services, all building permit reviews along with other trade permits,  building inspections and architectural plan review.

3. What are the essential functions of Business Tax Services?

Business Tax Services includes processing new business locating into the City, annual renewals and business location transfers and residential garage sale permits.

4. What are the essential functions of the Code Enforcement Department?

Code Enforcement includes zoning compliance for residential and non-residential areas of the City, processes violations for compliance and the presenting of cases to the Code Enforcement Board.

5. What are the essential functions of the Planning and Zoning Department?

Planning  and Zoning includes zoning,  comprehensive planning, future land use and redevelopment, development review,  impact fee calculations, downtown architectural reviews, transportation  planning, addressing, Census, and general planning services. Please click here for the City's zoning ordinances.

6. What boards fall under Community Development and/or involve Community Development staff members?

Community Development Boards provide staff or support to the following City Boards and Committees:    Development Review Committee (DRC) Planning and Zoning Board (P&Z) Code Enforcement Board (CEB) Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board (ARHPB) Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Board (CRAAB) & Brownfield Advisory Board (in conjunction with the City Manager’s office) City Commission Board