Community Development
Core Services
Entitlements
oversees all
stages of development applications from the concept plan through final
entitlement approval. Current Planning coordinates the Development Review
Committee which works with internal and external departments, applicants and
customers on their entitlement projects. This group works with the development
community, residents, and property owners to collaborate and provide
recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council. The team is
responsible for the coordination of Planning Commission meetings, Development
Agreements, public meetings and workshops. Staff performs analysis of future
projects and negotiates with developers to ensure the highest quality of
development for the City. They answer customer inquiries with regards to zoning
information, development applications, and development code compliance.
Development Services is responsible for reviewing building permits, sign permits, wall permits, accessory permits and civil improvement permit review for compliance with the Development Code and Entitlement applications. They are the lead group for reviewing map applications, address parcels and commercial/industrial developments. As part of the final process in development of property, they are involved with inspections for compliance with city codes, including commercial, industrial and multifamily developments, cell tower facilities, landscaping and certificate of occupancy permits.
Long-Range Planning works with our community stakeholders, including residents, developers, city department, elected and appointed officials to create and implement a vision for the community’s future. To implement this future vision, staff works with all impacted stakeholders to create the policies and plans to address current and future community needs.
Regional Collaboration requires leadership in working with other local entities to address issues that cross jurisdictional boundaries and have impacts across the Las Vegas valley. City staff coordinates much of this work under the auspices of the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition (SNRPC).
Demographic Services prepares population estimates and forecasts, conducts analyses in support of a wide range of projects, and maintains demographic data from a variety of sources.
GIS Supports the activities and decision making of City departments through spatial analysis, maintaining numerous data sets, and preparing a variety of standard and custom exhibits. They also support outreach and communication with the public by producing a wide array of products.