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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Gincy Thoppil, Director
Department Narrative Business Plan Goals and Objectives

Our mission is to make Arlington a premier City • Goal: Foster Healthy and Attractive Neighborhoods
by engaging in visionary planning, building o Objective: Gain Compliance of Property Maintenance, Health,
vibrant neighborhoods, and serving our and Animal Codes
residents, businesses, and visitors. The • Goal: Enhance Economic Impact Through Development and
department is centered on three key areas – Redevelopment Efforts, Partnerships, and Investment Opportunities
Land Development, Building Inspections, and o Objective: Foster Development and Redevelopment in Targeted
the One Start Development Center. The Areas
department also oversees long range planning
studies and corridor plans. Planners and Revenue Highlights
engineers in the Land Development division • Permits $5,146,435
help realize the developer’s vision through • Plan Review Fees 1,996,742
zoning, platting, and site plan approval. Plans • Gas Well Inspections 959,400
examiners, environmental health specialists, the
streetscape inspector and building inspectors • Food Establishment Permits 906,000
ensure the structures are constructed to current • Public Improvement Fees 400,000
codes for the safety of its occupants. The Gas • Business Registration 205,000
Well team is responsible for the permitting and • Rezoning Fees 150,000
inspections of gas well drilling and production in • Short Term Rental Revenue 115,000
the City. The Health Services team also • Certificates of Occupancy 115,000
manages the mosquito mitigation program. The • Plat Reviews & Inspections 100,000
One Start Development Center assists • Food Establishment Application Fees 70,000
homeowners, business owners, and the • Irrigation Permits 61,000
development community with the permitting • Child Care Licenses & Permits 59,575
process including business registrations and • Building Inspection Fees 54,000
permit issuance. Total $10,338,152

At A Glance
• 74 Authorized Positions Budget Highlights
• Budget Break Down • Department Budget Reductions ($124,785)
Personnel Services $7,574,943 • One-time Funding for Professional Services for Comprehensive Plan
Operating Expenses 1,649,796 Update $345,350
Total $9,224,739

Department Diversity
By Race and Gender

American Native
Black or Some Other
Hispanic Indian and Hawaiian and
White African Asian or Two or Female Male
or Latino Alaska Other Pac.
American More Races
Native Islander
City of Arlington Population 36.7% 30.0% 22.3% 7.1% 0.2% 0.4% 3.3% 51.0% 49.0%
City Organization 52.9% 21.6% 18.0% 3.5% 0.7% 0.1% 3.2% 37.4% 62.6%
Planning & Development Services 61.6% 16.4% 9.6% 6.8% 0.0% 0.0% 5.5% 59.7% 40.3%

FY 2025 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 182 City of Arlington, Texas