Department Overview

Get a birds eye view of the Department of Growth Management and learn how all of our staff work together to implement the communities vision for quality of life and a sustainable community that promotes economic opportunity, protection of natural resources, and social equity in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the public.

Building Department

The mission of the Building Department is to create and maintain a safe and healthy community by keeping our homes, offices and other buildings safe for public use.

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement enhances the quality of life of county residents by assisting owners of property in non-compliance with the Land Development Code, including zoning & subdivision regulations, as well as sign, tree and other county ordinances, to come into compliance. Watch a video on the importance of Code Enforcement

Comprehensive Planning

The Comprehensive Plan consists of reinforcing strategies throughout the Plan’s 15 Elements, including new Energy and Community Health Elements, to achieve the community’s vision in the areas of land use, transportation, housing, energy, health, economic development, and resource protection.

Development Review

We review all Development Plans and Plats to assure that only the highest quality developments are built, consistent with our community's vision for a sustainable, livable, vibrant community.

Development Services

Development Services implements the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code (ULDC) by working with residents, businesses, property owners, and developers on a daily basis in the administration of Development applications.

GIS Services

GIS Services provides innovative location based technology solutions to support the operations of the Department and the County as a whole. Services include technology planning, web application development, gis analysis and mapping services.

Housing Programs

Housing Programs administer local, state and federally funded grants to preserve and expand the availability of safe, sanitary and affordable housing.