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2024-25 ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES
Development Services
The Development Services Department collaborates to build a community of equity, strength and
resiliency through orderly and sustainable development; efficient and thorough building permits and
inspections services; and the promotion of property codes and environmental health standards.
Development Services- Community Development implements the Comprehensive Plan, reviews zoning
changes requests, subdivision plats, commercial site plans, annexations and other related development
applications within the City and the ETJ.
Development Services- Building Permits and Inspections reviews, inspects and issues permits for new
residential and commercial construction, additions and remodels for residential and commercial buildings
as well as miscellaneous applications for signs, fences, and garage sales.
Development Services- Environmental and Code Division exists to provide quality services to the
community for the protection and promotion of the health, safety, welfare, property values, and
environmental health of the City of Burleson.
Goals for FY 2024-2025
o Update the city’s existing zoning ordinance
o Revise existing subdivision Interlocal agreement with Johnson County
o Initiate long range planning visioning
o Create inspection checklists to be used within TRAKiT
o Evaluate and update workflows to ensure redundant checks and balances for quality control
o Review, evaluate and update operational policies and procedures
o Publish “Customer Handouts” for permit requirements and procedures
o Amend/update on-site sewage facility (OSSF) ordinance
o Provide in-house food handler class for Senior Center and establishments in need
o Completed updating public pool inspection section of website
Prior Year Accomplishments for FY 2023-2024
o Successful implementation of online customer service portal and paperless processing
o Completed zoning process for Craftmasters campus and headquarters
o Community Engagement with Developers for the Zoning Code Update
o Future proofed portions of the Zoning Ordinance
o Revised the Right-of-Way Use agreements for Old Town
o Successful adoption of the 2021 Building Codes and International Property Management Code
o Completed 8 Home Improvement Rebate projects
o Successfully coordinated the completion of 5 community service projects
o Successfully permitted short-term rentals
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