Adopted Budget 2015-2016

PLANNING

PROGRAMS

2013-14

2014-15 Budget

2015-16 Adopted

2016-17 Projected

Actual

Planning

Provides assistance to the community in development and permit review processes; develops and carries out plans in strategic locations and provides general information to decision makers and the public to support quality growth throughout the City. Carries out the adopted Comprehensive Plan, redevelopment plans, and other small area plans to ensure high quality growth and focused development for the community. Administers, enforces, interprets, and amends land development codes and the local Historic Preservation Program. Processes subdivisions, annexation petitions, street closings and other actions as requested. Provides necessary staff support for the Zoning Commission, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Redevelopment Commission, and other appointed bodies. This program also includes the administration of two Municipal Service Districts.

Appropriation

1,672,517

1,757,403

1,769,171

1,819,568

Full Time Equivalent Positions

17.35

16.00

16.00

16.00

Local Ordinance Inspections Protects citizen safety and welfare through enforcement of the Local Housing Ordinance, the Junked/Abandoned Vehicle Ordinances, and Property Cleanliness Ordinances. In FY 2014-15 Local Ordinance Inspections was moved to the newly created Neighborhood Development Department in the Community Services Result Area.

Appropriation

1,336,340

0

0

0

Full Time Equivalent Positions

12.25

0.00

0.00

0.00

Departmental Goals & Objectives

 Provide excellent customer service and problem solving approaches that promote quality growth and development throughout the City.  Collect, maintain, and share data, information and analysis regarding Greensboro's growth and development trends.  Ensure public access and transparency throughout the development process, including the operation of Boards and Commission supported by Department Staff.  Provide leadership in promoting sound development practices through the effective application of land development codes, identifcation of best practices, and engagement of the public in future land use planning activities that result in clear visions and implementation strategies.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

Actual

Budget

Adopted

Projected

Efficiency Measures  Number of area plan or comprehensive plan implementation tasks initiated or completed.

9

7

7

7

 Percentage of Plans Reviewed within the Established Goal of 5 Business Days (High Priority) and 10 Business Days (Normal), respectively.

94.0%

95%

95%

95%

Adopted FY 2015-16 Budget

88