About The Planning Department
Mission Statement
Provide solution oriented services to the community through the application of professional planning skills, adopted plans, and standards which facilitate the growth of the local economy and enhance the quality of life and preserve the natural environment for current and future generations.
Planning
The Department of Planning functions within a general policy framework developed by the Board of Commissioners. The Department assists in establishing County development objectives, prepares development plans which incorporate those objectives, and coordinates development activities affecting County growth. The Planning Department is responsible for administering and enforcing the Unified Development Ordinance and updating the Land Use Plan.
What This Department Does
- Administers land use, environmental, and development regulations
- Provides technical assistance to governmental agencies, advisory groups, and private citizens
- Processes applications for major and minor subdivision approvals, rezoning requests, special use permits, conditional use permits, variances, text amendments, and planned unit developments
- Coordinates appeals and interpretations to the Board of Adjustment and serves as the primary liaison to the Planning Board
- Increases public awareness of planning
