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DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT
Community Development 01-620

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:

1. Maintain and improve customer service provided to the public, City Council and Board members, and developers.
2. Update Department webpage to provide easy-to-find information regarding development processes and practices.
3. Continue improving electronic database by scanning all plats and development applications into Laserfiche
4. Increase community awareness of the Division's services through public information activities.
5. Provide Code revisions and amendments reflective of community values and City Council direction.
6. Update Development Guide packet to improve knowledge of all steps in DRC process (last updated in 2011).
7. Assist Economic Development in communicating development processes with developers and business owners.
8. Continue with improvements towards next Tree City USA Designation (includes Azle Arbor Day)
9. Provide support of new Comprehensive Master Plan by implementing zoning ordinance amendments.

KEY POINTS OF PROPOSED BUDGET:
Personnel: Increase due to impact of FY 24 step increases, pay plan market adjustment, and increased
benefits costs.
Services: Increase for iWorqs permitting software.
Reduction in Professional Services due to anticipated slowdown in building permit issuance.

KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 22-23 FY 23-24 FY 24-25
Actual Estimate Projection
Review new residential plans within five (5) business days 97% 98% 98%
Review new commercial plans within fifteen (15) business days 95% 95% 96%
Review miscellaneous residential permits within one (1) day of submittal 95% 96% 97%
Review miscellaneous commercial plans within five (5) days of submittal 95% 95% 95%

City of Azle FY 2024-2025 Budget 92