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Planning & Development

Top Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Ensure that the Zoning, Landscaping, Subdivision, and Sign Ordinances reflect current Council policies or changes in
state law.

Objective Complete at least one update to each of the major development codes in FY20.

Goal 2
Enhance the technical knowledge and skills of staff through continued education and training.

Objective All staff to maintain current certifications through continuing education.
Objective Encourage staff to seek additional training to expand their skills.
Goal 3
Provide timely and accurate plan review for contractors and developers.

Objective Complete initial review for residential construction within 7 working days.
Objective Complete initial review commercial construction projects with 15 working days.
Objective Process 95% of all DRC requests within 100 calendar days.
Goal 4
Provide timely, accurate, and coordinated building inspections through training, time management and the use of
available technology.

Objective Respond to 95% of inspection requests within 24 hours or less.
Objective Configure and begin implementation of EnerGov.
Objective Ensure applicable projects receive engineering, zoning and landscaping inspections.

Goal 5
Provide quality inspection and licensing of existing apartment communities and hotels through professional and
consistent inspection techniques and thorough follow up.

Objective Conduct at least 2 inspections of all apartment complexes and hotels.
Objective Respond to apartment complaints within 24 hours or less.
Objective Produce monthly occupancy reports and share data with key city departments.

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