FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

PLANNING & ZONING

Current Planning Cost Center 063000

ORIGIN & PURPOSE : The Current Planning Division enforces the County ' s Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations , including provisions for the protection of the natural environment . Additionally , the Division is responsible for composing technical sta ff reports for use by the Board of Appeals in determining the outcome of applications for variances from the zoning regulations . The Division is comprised of three sections : Development Review , Zoning Administration , and Zoning Enforcement . The Development Review Section examines subdivision plans , site plans , forest conservation plans , landscaping plans , and other materials submitted in relation to a development proposal to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements of the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations . The Zoning Administration Section is responsible for the intake and review of building permit applications to ensure the proposed activity is consistent with County zoning regulations ; planners work in conjunction with other County and state agencies to coordinate the approval of permits . Applications to the Board of Appeals are coordinated through Zoning Administration sta ff . The Zoning Enforcement Section is responsible for responding to constituent complaints regarding potential zoning violations . Section personnel perform zoning inspections , generate reports and noti fi cations , and manage the litigation of violations .

DIVISION SUMMARY BY CHARACTER

Current Planning by Character

FY 23 Audited

FY 24 Audited

FY 25 Approved Budget

FY 26 Approved Budget

SALARIES AND WAGES

$1,813,013

$1,645,777

$1,864,391

$1,732,435

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

$0

$0

$10,000

$10,000

BUSINESS AND TRAVEL

$709

$763

$2,850

$2,850

$1,813,722

$1,646,540

$1,877,241

$1,745,285

TOTAL

313