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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Planning Department is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Mansfield by
encouraging quality growth, development, redevelopment and stabilization of neighborhoods through a
concentrated effort of planning, land use controls and historic preservation.
Department at a Glance
The Planning Department includes the Director of Planning, Assistant Director of Planning, a secretary,
three planners, one gas well inspector and one landscape administrator. The Planning Department budget
increased 14.17% due to a merit increase and market adjustment, as well as a rise in operations and
maintenance costs, such as fuel, vehicle repairs, and annual licenses.
Key Goals and Objectives
Goal 1
Provide professional, administrative and technical planning services.
Objectives:
• Provide planning services to the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and the citizens
of Mansfield.
• Prepare and publish notices, agendas, and minutes for the Planning and Zoning Commission,
Zoning Board of Adjustment and Historic Landmark Commission.
• Prepare staff reports and make presentations to the City Council, Planning and Zoning
Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Historic Landmark Commission.
Goal 2
Continue to improve development processes, procedures, coordination and communication.
Objectives:
• Define and introduce specific service delivery improvements.
• Provide a streamlined development review process.
Goal 3
Implement the City’s development plans and ordinances.
Objectives:
• Recommend plans, projects and amendments to the City’s development ordinances to improve
the quality of development.
• Provide assistance and education to developers and citizens on the City’s development
regulations.
• Promote redevelopment of Historic Mansfield through planning and incentives.
• Involve boards, commissions and City Council in updating the land use plan.
Performance Objectives
• Improved professionalism of services through personnel training and development.
• Improved communications in staff meetings, reports, presentations, and minutes.
• Continue to find ways to expedite development process.
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