Adopted Budget (Final Document)

Development Services

Introduction to Department Development Services includes activities related to the built environment and houses Planning (Current and Long Term), Housing (Affordable Housing and Homelessness), Building, Code Compliance, Economic Development and related Administrative Support Services. The Division is led by an Assistant City Manager, three Directors, and one Building Official. Planning The Current Planning program is responsible for the realization of the City's land use goals and policies through the administration of regulatory and discretionary land use entitlements (e.g., Planning permits). Long Range or Advanced Planning is responsible for the development of City policies and ordinances to guide the ongoing use of land within Morgan Hill, including the General Plan, the City’s Zoning Code, and special projects such as the Monterey Corridor Study. Building The Building Division reviews construction plans, issues permits, provdes fire inspection, and provides field inspections for all construction and property development activities. Code Compliance Code Compliance, under supervision of the Building Official,monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, and other matters of public concern. Housing The Housing Division manages the affordable housing programs, including the Below Market Rate portfolio, implements of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO) and leads homeless prevention and support services. Economic Development Economic Development manages programs that focus on economic sustainability with the main focus to create and sustain a diversified and prosperous economic base, a good quality of life and grow jobs, services and amenities such as retail and healthcare. Development Services provides collaborative leadership on City Council Strategic Priorities of Fiscal Sustainability, Affordable Housing and Homelessness, Planning, Economic Development, and Transportation. As well as the Ongoing Priorities; Enhancing Public Safety, Protecting the Environment; Preserving Open Space and Agricultural Land; Supporting our Youth, Seniors, and Entire Community; and Advancing Regional Initiatives. Development Services also provides the comprehensive long range planning required to accommodate specific transportation

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