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 - Denise Nelson | ||
| Administrative Assistant - Christina Wayland | ||
| Building Division | Building Official - Leif Bjorback | |
| Senior Permit Coordinator - Linda Thornquist | ||
| Senior Permit Coordinator - Kristin Johns | ||
| Permit Coordinator - Christina Wayland | ||
| Building Inspector - Open Position | ||
| Building Inspector - Dee Garrison | ||
| Plans Examiner - Chuck Miller | ||
| Plans Examiner - Eric Carter | ||
| Planning Division | Planning Manager - Rob Chave | |
| Administrative Assistant - Diane Cunningham | ||
| Senior Planner - Kernen Lien | ||
| Associate Planner - Mike Clugston | ||
| Associate Planner - Jen Machuga | ||
| Associate Planner - Brad Shipley | ||
| Planner - Michele Szafran | ||
| Code Enforcement | Code Enforcement Officer - Mike Thies | |