Page 175 - Southlake FY23 Budget

CITY DEPARTmEnT OvERvIEw

PLAnnInG & DEvELOPmEnT SERvICES

s
de
ding
O
C
ti
tra
i
nspe
ns & C
O
tegy Map
Bui
BuiLding inspeCtiOns & COde strategy Map
L
The PDS Department will promote rational, economical, and environmentally efficient use of land that allows Southlake to grow and develop in a 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 Quality Partnerships & Performance
Security Infrastructure Development Volunteerism Management
C1 Achieve the highest C4 Attract & keep top tier businesses to C5 Promote opportunities for C6 Enhance sense of community by B4 Provide high quality services
standards of safety & drive a dynamic & sustainable partnerships & volunteer providing excellent customer service through sustainable business
security economic environment involvement and citizen engagement practices
opportunities
CBO5 – Improve quality of life through
progressive implementation of Southlake’s B1 Achieve best-in-class
Comprehensive Plan recommendations. status in all City B6 Optimize use of F1 Adhere to financial management F4 Establish and maintain L3 Attract, develop & retain L6 Foster positive
CBO3 – Engage in thoughtful planning disciplines technology principles & budget effective internal controls a skilled workforce employee engagement
to ensure continued high quality
development that is integrated well into
the current built environment.
CBO6 – Invest to maintain strong public
safety.. PDS(BI)C1 Provide guidance, education and PDS(BI)C2 Ensure construction occurs in a safe and secure PDS(BI)C4 Promote public awareness /understanding
resources for the submittal and release of permits manner by adhering to ISO standards “best in class” in of public health and safety through Code
related to the construction process (C1) inspections and issuance of Certificate of Occupancies. (C4) Enforcement and Building Inspection (C6)

PDSCBO1 –Understand and enforce current
code standards in conjunction with the PDS(BI)B2 Manage and oversee the PDS(BI)B3 Provide accurate data and reporting that is available PDS(BI)B3 Utilize volunteers in a manner that assists in the
International Code Council and the North permitting and inspection process (B4) to the public online through the city website and Southlake on management of the business but provides an educational
Central Texas Council of Government Demand (Accela Land Management Software) (B6) or learning benefit to the participant(B4/C5)
Regional Codes Coordinating Committee.
(CBO3 & 6)
PDSCBO2 –PDSCB02- Implement efficiency
improvements identified in the 2015 LEAN PDS(BI)F1 Provide high value services through efficient PDS(BI)F2 Comply with adopted financial controls and
Process Improvement event and the management of resources (F1) ensure fiscal accountability at all levels (F4)
Insurance Service Office (ISO) audit (CB03 &
5)
PDSCBO3 – Effectively communicate
building and code information as it relates
to process efficiency and safety and PDS(BI)L1 Provide a solutions oriented, well-trained PDS(BI)L2 Build a positive, productive and engaged workforce that PDS(BI)L3 Create a formalized training and mentoring
security. and certified workforce (L3) supports the City’s mission and strategic goals (L6) program to ensure smooth succession planning (L6)
d ep ar t M ent gO a L s
departMent gOaLs
City-wide goal: Ensure that strategic management planning efforts reflect the community’s desired outcomes,
anticipate trends and risks, and so that system elements produce measurable outcomes and successes can be
clearly communicated.
Department goal: Through the development of the Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan elements, identify
necessary capital projects and programs required to meet the needs and service level demands of the community
Implementation Strategy:
• Conduct a review for possible amendments to the Land Use Master Plan, an element of the 2035
Comprehensive Plan. This review will analyze trends in retail, office, and transportation to determine if any
updates to the plan are required.
• Update the Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Master Plan, an element of the 2035 Comprehensive. This
update will address water, sewer and drainage needs for the community and prioritize infrastructure and
utility related projects based on the identified need.
• Implement recommendations in the various Southlake 2035 Comprehensive Plan elements. Ensure capital
projects and programs meet all design standards and requirements outlined in the plan.

City-wide Goal: Increase awareness of City programs, services, activities, and events.
Department Goal: Continue improving departmental processes for building inspections, code enforcement, and
planning services that result in user-friendly, transparent, and timely information.
Implementation Strategy:
• Provide information to the public on the roles and services offered by building inspections, code
enforcement, and planning services
• Continue communicating solutions to common and recurring building inspections and code enforcement
questions

174 FY 2023 City of Southlake | BUDGET BOOK
WWW.CITYOFSOUTHLAKE.COM