The Community Development Department is located on the first floor of the Municipal Complex and maintains hours of operation M-F from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and consists of three full-time employees.
- Kevin Wagner (Building Commissioner)
- Richard Trent (Planning Manager)
- Janice Bodinet (Permit Specialist)
- Mike Tatro (Plumbing Inspector)
Part-time only: Monday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Tuesday 8:30 am – 12:30pm; Wednesday 8:30am – 3:30 pm - Cheryl Jordan (Property Maintenance Inspector/Code Enforcement)
Part-time only: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm; Wednesday 8:30am – Noon
In addition, the Department utilizes the services of T.P.I. Building Code Consultant, Inc.
Primary functions of the Community Development Department are:
- Responsible for the enforcement of ordinances regulating the protection of public health, safety, welfare as related to existing buildings and new construction
- To provide zoning code interpretation and enforcement
- General requirements for building permits
- To assist City Administration with economic development initiatives
- To provide subdivision requirements
- To provide scheduling for permit inspections
- Provides continuous review of the municipal zoning code
- To review all preliminary and final site plans
- To conduct inspections for the pre-sale inspection program, rental property inspection and licensing program, and vacant property licensing and inspection program
- To serve as the city’s liaison to the plan commission/zoning board of appeals
- To provide certificate of occupancy and business license inspections
- To provide constant review of the countryside comprehensive plan, vision for 2024
- To provide customer service for contractors, home, business, and property owners as necessary