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PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

110 GENERAL FUND
0231 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

MISSION STATEMENT

The Planning & Community Development Divisions provide for
planning projects and programs, Planning and Zoning Commission

cases, development and redevelopment standards that meet
changing needs of the residential and commercial markets.
The Department uses promotional strategies and state of the

art technology to attract, retain, and promote existing and new
commercial development, as well as to provide excellent quality
services to the citizens and businesses of Hurst.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Planning & Community Development (P&CD) staff is responsible for developing
programs, policies and regulations to enhance development opportunities; coordinating
review of proposals by all City departments; working closely with developers on site
plans and subdivisions; preparing Planning and Zoning Commission agendas; and
processing subdivision plats. Through coordination with the Executive Director of
Community Development, and the Development Review Committee, P&CD helps with
developing programs to retain, expand, and attract business to Hurst.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 9 new restaurants opened and 126 new businesses
• Redevelopment of 3 infill projects, including a four restaurants
• Approval processes lead to projects with a value of over $11,000,000
• Approved 16 site plans, 7 plats or replats
• Completed Hurst Sustainability Plan
• Approval of 96-unit apartment complex with an investment over $2,000,000

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