Community Development

Community Development incorporates the functions of planning and zoning, building permit review and issuance, code enforcement/inspection. Specific responsibilities include subdivision review, zoning code administration, building code enforcement, and administration of the Water Utility’s cross-connection inspections program. Staff advises and provides administrative support to the Common Council and Plan Commission on matters affecting growth, development, and overall planning.

General community planning is provided on a consulting basis by Teska Associates. Building and zoning services are provided on a contract basis by Joe Mesler and Bonnie Schaeffer.