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DEPARTMENT OUTLINE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The function of this department is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Kennedale by encouraging
quality growth, development, and redevelopment through planning, use of development regulations, and
enforcement of building and construction codes to ensure the safe and lawful use of buildings and

properties, thereby safeguarding each resident's health and welfare and the stability of our neighborhoods.

H I G H L I G H T S A N D G O A L S A C C O M P L I S H E D
▪ Processed permits, code compliance cases, and BOA and P&Z cases
▪ Magnolia Hills and Oaks Court infrastructure completed and neighborhoods nearing build-
out; 5869 Eden Road in review; Hammack Creek Apartments are under construction; Alta
287 in progress; four commercial pad sites at Joplin and Sublett in progress
▪ Updated permits software and continued partnership with SafeBuilt for inspections

▪ Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project continues to progress
▪ Continuing to add interactive GIS map layers for use by both staff and the public

S H O R T - T E R M G O A L S
▪ Staff liaison for Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission, Board of Adjustment (BOA)/Building
Board of Appeals (BBA), and Economic Development Corporation (EDC)

▪ Proactively providing education and seeking code compliance to beautify the City
▪ Continue pursuing economic development strategies and projects

▪ Put policies/ordinances in place to pave the way for positive infill development
▪ Initiate developments to improve quality of life and increase tax base

▪ Continue to provide excellent customer service for all users of Planning and Development
L O N G - T E R M G O A L S
▪ Improve Kennedale Parkway aesthetically and with infill development
▪ Refine the review and approval processes to attract high-quality development and business

▪ Foster quality of life through positive planning and economic development
▪ Strengthen TownCenter with additional development and tenants

▪ Leverage external funding opportunities
S T A F F I N G R E S O U R C E S
▪ Planning Director – 1.0 FTE

▪ Code Enforcement Officer – 1.0 FTE
▪ Permits Clerk – 1.0 FTE

▪ Planner – 0.5 FTE

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