The department takes applications for building permits, administers the County zoning ordinances and makes recommendations to the Commission for granting or denying the permits.
Responsibilities of the Planning Department
Assist educational programs
Building inspections
Investigate complaints, violations
Modify county ordinances
Prepare annual department budget, agenda
Property rezoning, platting
Review Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Site plan reviews
Update County Commission and Planning and Zoning Boards on current activities, trends, changes in law, policies