FY 25-26 Final Adopted Budget

PLANNING

Administration: 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. Completes data requests from internal and external customers and submits reports required by federal and state agencies. Historic Preservation: Provides administrative support to the Historic Preservation Commission and manages the Historic District Program and the Heritage Community Program. Manages the Municipal Service District program in the College Hill and Dunleath Historic Districts. Maintains the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources and reviews federally funded or licensed projects that may affect historic properties. Zoning Enforcement: The Zoning Enforcement section of the Planning Department is charged with ensuring the City’s Land Development Ordinance is followed in terms of land use and development regulations.

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Adopted FY 25-26 Budget

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