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CITY DEPARTmEnT OvERvIEw

PLAnnInG & DEvELOPmEnT SERvICES
Planning & Development Services

Planning & Development Services

The Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department provides the community with exceptional
guidance and quality service through strategic planning, development review, building & structure
inspection, and code enforcement

pLanning
pLanning &
deveLOpMent COde enfOrCeMent
serviCes

BuiLding inspeCtiOns

22.5 $2,535,129 5.3%

FTE OF THE TOTAL
GENERAL FUND GENERAL FUND
BUDGET

The PDS Department will promote rational, economical, and environmentally efficient use of land that allows Southlake to grow and develop in a
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manner that preserves the quality of life, ensures protection of the natural environment, promotes economic prosperity, and maintains the health
and safety of the community.
Safety & Mobility Infrastructure Quality Performance
Security Development Management
C1 Achieve the highest C3 Provide attractive & unique C6 Enhance sense of community by B4 Provide high quality services C5 Promote opportunities
CBO5 – Improve quality of life through standards of safety & security spaces for enjoyment of providing excellent customer service through sustainable business for partnerships & volunteer
progressive implementation of personal interests and citizen engagement opportunities practices involvement
Southlake’s Comprehensive Plan
recommendations. L1 Ensure our people understand
B6 Optimize use of F1 Adhere to financial management F4 Establish and maintain L6 Foster positive
CBO3 – Engage in thoughtful planning technology principles & budget effective internal controls the strategy and how they employee engagement
contribute to it
to ensure continued high quality
development that is integrated well
into the current built environment.
CBO2 – Enhance mobility through
aggressive traffic management PDSC1 Provide guidance and resources for the orderly and cost PDSC2 Develop, manage and communicate planning PDSC3 Promote public awareness/understanding of
initiatives and capital project efficient development of the City that is attractive, safe and consistent efforts to support the City’s vision and address the and participation in the planning process (C6)
implementation. with the comprehensive plan (C1) Citizen Survey results (C3)
PDSB2 Provide data and geographical information PDSB3 Utilize volunteers in a manner that assists in the
PDSB1 Manage, oversee and communicate/educate the public
on entitlement, permitting and inspection process (B4) that is accurate, informative, easily communicated management of the business but provides an educational
PDSCBO1 – Develop & adopt 2035 and obtainable (B6) or learning benefit to the participant(B4/C5)
plan elements & implement
recommendations from the 2030
and 2035 plan elements (CBO5)
PDSCBO2 – Implement efficiency PDSF1 Provide high value services through the efficient PDSF2 Comply with adopted financial controls and ensure
improvements identified in the 2015 management of resources (F1) fiscal accountability at all levels (F4)
LEAN Process Improvement exercise
(CB03)
PDSCBO3 – Effectively communicate
development related information
(capital projects, agendas, processes PDSL1 Provide a solutions oriented, well-trained, customer PDSL2 Build a positive, productive and engaged workforce PDSL3 Create a formalized training and mentoring
and projects) (CBO2 & 3) oriented and certified workforce (L3) that supports the City’s mission and strategic goals (L6) program to ensure smooth succession planning (L6)

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