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CITY OF HURST

0231 COMMUNITY
GENERAL FUND DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT

MISSION STATEMENT

To foster economic vitality and the highest quality development by efficiently facilitating
development through the city review process as well as protecting the health, safety and
livability of the community by assuring compliance with the City’s ordinances.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Planning & Community Development Division is responsible for coordinating review of
zoning, site plans and plat proposals by all City departments while working with developers to
ensure various standards and regulations are met, routing cases through the Planning and Zoning
Commission to City Council. The Division is responsible for Code Enforcement activities including
proactive engagement and education as well as nuisance abatement, partnering with various
agencies to assist in bridging service needs in the community.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Redevelopment of three infill projects, including a gas station and two automotive repair
businesses.
 Facilitated approval of projects comprised of 12 site plans and eight plats with a value of
over $15,000,000.
 Approval of a 90-unit apartment complex with an investment of over $11,000,000 in SE
Hurst.
 Initiated the city’s Property Pride program through the Neighborhood and Community
Advisory Committee to develop positive community connections and acknowledge
outstanding property maintenance.
 Began implementation of Energov software for permitting, case management and code
enforcement.
 Coordinated larger National Night Out event in October with events in four areas to
reach all communities within the City.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

 Implementation of the permitting and code enforcement software EnerGov, which will
transition the department to paperless operations to expedite the permitting process and

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