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DEPARTMENT DIVISION ACCOUNT
Community Development Administration 01-532

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Community Development Department assists in promoting the efficient and orderly development of private
properties and businesses through zoning, subdivision review, site plan approval and building inspections.
Community Development also provides assistance to citizens, contractors and developers. We strive to assist in
resolving development related issues in the most economical way possible.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Maintain and improve customer service provided to the public, Council and Board members, and developers.
Update Department webpage to provide easy-to-find information regarding development processes and practices.
Continue improving electronic database by scanning all plats and development applications into Laserfiche
Increase community awareness of the Division's services through public information activities.
Provide Code revisions and amendments reflective of community values and City Council direction.
Update Development Guide packet to improve knowledge of all steps in DRC process (last updated in 2011).
Assist Economic Development in communicating development processes with developers and business owners.
Apply for Tree City USA Designation (includes Azle Arbor Day)

KEY POINTS OF PROPOSED BUDGET:
Personnel Services: Increase due to impact of FY 22 step increases, increased benefit costs, and increase
related to salary plan market adjustment.
Maintenance: Increase to implement a new Tree Planting/Maintenance Program.
Contractual Services: Increase to cover expected increase in plan review and inspection activity.

KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 22-23
Actual Estimate Projection
Review new residential plans within five (5) business days 90% 95% 95%
Review new commercial plans within ten (10) business days 95% 95% 95%
Review miscellaneous residential permits within one (1) day of submittal 96% 96% 98%
Review miscellaneous commercial plans within five (5) days of submittal 95% 95% 96%

City of Azle FY 2022-2023 Budget 102