Community Development

updated: Wednesday, July 21, 2010

The Community Development Department is responsible for :

Administering the zoning ordinance, comprehensive plan and other documents that guide land use
Administering housing rehabilitation and first time-homebuyer programs
Administering subsidized housing programs for qualifying residents
Encouraging economic development and redevelopment efforts
Administering small business and commercial rehabilitation loan programs.

Staff members are planners, housing and economic development specialists, and support staff. There are 14 full-time employees in this department.

Organizational Structure
The Community Development Department has three divisions: