Effective April 18, 2022, the Department of Planning is accepting permit applications via MAPPS.
Learn more about the new permitting system at the MAPPS information page. Variance and appeal applications may be submitted via paper forms.
Overview
Administers the enforcement of State and County land use laws, rules, codes, regulations, and the general and community plans.
Serves as primary departmental advisory and information branch regarding the interpretation and application of codes, ordinances, decision and orders, and other matters of enforcement.
Prepares and processes variance and appeal applications and advises the
Board of Variance and Appeals. Also processes sign variances through the
Urban Design Review Board.
Programs
Boards and Commissions