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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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