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DEPARTMENT OUTLINE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

We have three main objectives: improve building safety where possible, promote property
maintenance and stewardship, and ensure development is consistent with adopted plans.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Successful implementation of a new online permitting and licensing system.
• Updated the city’s schedule of fees
• Updated nuisance ordinance for lighting concerns
• New Code Compliance FTE hired and all required licensing obtained

• Updated Unified Development Code adopted
• Pilot Tool Program to promote property stewardship established with the Library
• New online backflow and FOG compliance program established
• Obtained ten signs from a TRA-awarded grant to help curb illegal dumping

NEW FOR FY26

• Establish a Rental Registration & Inspection Program. This program will require every
rental dwelling unit in the city to register and undergo an annual inspection, ensuring
that minimum housing and property maintenance standards are met. Fees for rental
registration and inspection are listed in the recently adopted 2025 Fee Schedule.

SHORT-TERM (FY26) GOALS

• All staff members obtain one new industry certification or license
• Continue to increase department visibility and community involvement by participating
in four city or industry-related events
• Adopt the 2021 ICC I-codes
• Adopt an ordinance to require registration and inspection of all rental dwelling units

FUTURE INITIATIVES

• Improve the city’s ISO rating
• Pursue agency accreditation with the American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE)
• Pursue grant opportunities for parks, hazard mitigation, and building code adoption
• Establish a beautification program in association with Keep Kennedale Beautiful (KKB)

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