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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 Community Development GoalsThe Planning Division provides guidance for the growth and long term stability of the community and surrounding areas through the preservation of natural and historic resources and the built environment for an enhanced quality of life. The Building Division provides quality customer service, technical information, permit processing, inspections and code enforcement to ensure safety and compliance with State and local standards for the community and surrounding area. Long Range Goals Evaluate Upper Ravine district assumptions & marketing opportunities Encourage scattered site & in -fill residential development Housing Maintenance Safety Inspections Service to Internal Clients Review & Evaluate Upper Ravine District Review fees & fee structure options Marketing opportunities to the development community Work with SWWD on Open Space Amenities ® Maintain the vision of the Task Force while adjusting to current development realities Encourage Scattered Site /In -Fill Residential Multi- family opportunities Development opportunities in West Draw, Langdon, south of Hwy 61 Scattered modest income housing opportunities (with performance standards) Housing Maintenance Continue Rental Housing inspection /licensing program Aggressively monitor foreclosed properties, doing what we can to return those properties to private ownership. * Continue to expand neighborhood code enforcement efforts Safety Inspections Continue to provide service to St. Paul Park, Newport and Denmark Township Conduct periodic neighborhood reviews for permit compliance Ensure close out of permits in a timely fashion Internal Clients --------------------------------------- - - - - -- n --- - - - - -- - ----------------------------- - - - - -- Staffing of Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission; staffing of Task - Force(s) as assigned Mapping services & coordination Tech Review coordination Park design services through subdivision with Parks Director Commercial zoning ordinance and Development contract process improvements