Community Development: Planning
Goals & Accomplishments
Department Goals
  • Implement a progressive, innovative, responsive and fully integrated long-range planning and development services program based on realizing the Community Vision and Comprehensive Plan.
Accomplishments 2006
  • Oversaw permitting and inspection of approximately 275,000 square feet of new commercial development; oversaw finalization and projected occupancy of approximately 75 new single-family dwelling units and 70 multi-family dwelling units.
  • Processed 7 preliminary plats with 259 proposed lots.
  • Processed 2 Final Plats, creating 93 residential lots.
  • Applied for and were awarded CDBG grants funds for SW 4th Street Improvements.
  • Settled the outstanding Growth Management Hearings Board appeal of the Critical Areas Ordinance.
  • Continued to strive to provide the highest quality in customer service and permit turnaround time.
  • Continued zoning enforcement and code enforcement activities.
  • Collaborated with Clark County Long Range Planning and the Board of County Commissioners on updating the Urban Growth Boundary.
  • Completed the district planning process for Central Main Street.
  • Completed the Eastside annexation.
  • Initiated the South 503 annexation.
  • Staffed the proposed annexation of the Blonski property.
Performance Measurements
2004
2005
2006 Estimate
2007 Projection
Sign Permits Issued
14
28
20
20
Subdivision Applications Approved
6
6
3
6
Type I Site Plans Approved
20
15
12
12
Type II Site Plans Approved
5
9
5
5
Single-Family Residential
Building Permits Issued
320
226
150
160
Multi-Family Residential
Building Permits Issued
0
70
70
50
Commercial Building Permits
Issued
21
32
8
15
Business Licenses Issued /
Renewed.
740
858
800
800

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