The Development Services Department is responsible for land use information and approvals, building permit review and assistance; long-range city and regional planning; building inspection; coordination of development review processes, development standards, and enforcement of the community development code.
Our Mission Statement
The Development Services Department’s mission is to preserve and enhance our community’s environment and quality of life by:
- Providing accurate, consistent, and timely permit processing
- Improving and extending public infrastructure
- Promoting building safety and managed land use
- Implementing adopted City codes, policies, plans, and standards
- Protecting the public’s health and safety
- Providing excellent customer service
Department Organization
| Administration | Director - Shane Hope | |
| Administrative Assistant - Debbie Rothfus | ||
| Administrative Assistant - Jana Spellman | ||
| Building Division | Building Official - Leif Bjorback | |
| Senior Permit Coordinator - Kristin Johns | ||
| Permit Coordinator - Denise Nelson | ||
| Permit Coordinator - Christina Wayland | ||
| Combination Bldg Inspector - Milton Thompson | ||
| Combination Bldg Inspector - Eric Carter | ||
| Plans Examiner - Kevin Bloomfield | ||
| Plans Examiner - Donovan AkauAkau | ||
| Planning Division | Planning Manager - Rob Chave | |
| Administrative Assistant - Michelle Martin |
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| Environmental Programs Manager - Kernen Lien | ||
| Senior Planner - Mike Clugston | ||
| Associate Planner - Brad Shipley |
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| Planner - Michele Szafran |
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| Planner - Amber Groll | ||
| Code Enforcement | Code Enforcement Officer - Mike Thies | |