Planning and Development Services Department
Mission:
Our Mission is to advocate for and secure a quality built environment for the community.
Overview:
The Planning and Development Services Department encompasses a variety of functions, which all relate to development and quality of life in the community. Divisions within the department include Planning Services, Building Inspections, Neighborhood Initiatives, and Community Enhancement.
Development Service Center
City Hall, Room 100
555 Walnut Street
Abilene , TX 79601
(325) 676-6232
Planning and Development Services
Mailing Address:
Planning and Development Services
PO Box 60
Abilene, TX 79604
Phone:
(325) 676-6237
City Hall, Room 100
555 Walnut Street
Abilene , TX 79601
(325) 676-6232
Planning and Development Services
Mailing Address:
Planning and Development Services
PO Box 60
Abilene, TX 79604
Phone:
(325) 676-6237
The Planning Division manages long range and current planning issues facing the community. The Department staff is called upon to work in several different areas of planning including land use planning, transportation planning, historic preservation, and the development of customized plans to assist residents in their efforts of neighborhood revitalization. Staff has also been working to create new standards for community enhancement. These will be designed to improve sidewalks, landscaping, sign clutter, and the community’s general appearance.
Staff works directly with the Planning and Zoning Commission on rezoning and plats, with the Board of Adjustment on variances and special exceptions to the zoning regulations, and with the Landmarks Commission on historic preservation issues. The Department also coordinates all site plan review and development in general. It is housed with the Building Inspection Department in the Development Service Center in order to facilitate permit processing and questions from the public. The Development Service Center is located on the first floor of City Hall.
This Division enforces the City's adopted building codes and other standards for construction. Specially qualified personnel work with contractors before, during, and after construction to ensure the safety and quality of buildings.
The Office of Neighborhood Services consists of staff from the Neighborhood Initiatives Division and the Planning Services Division. Staff is responsible for administering two federal grants: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Home Investment Partnerships grant (HOME), and assists in developing neighborhood plans.
The Planning and Development Services has three continuing goals for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 and beyond. Each goal shall be advanced during the coming year with a set of Strategic Management Objectives. With each accomplishment, the Department fulfills its commitment to the City value of CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.
This Division encompasses Code Compliance, Condemnation, Animal Services, Sanitation, and Keep Abilene Beautiful. It was created in 2005 in order to provide more convenient and timely service to the public.
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