FY 26 Proposed Operating Budget Book

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 staff 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 staff. The Zoning Enforcement Section is responsible for responding to constituent complaints regarding potential zoning violations. Section personnel perform zoning inspections, generate reports and notifications, 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 Proposed 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

TOTAL

$1,813,722

$1,646,540

$1,877,241

$1,745,285

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