Upcoming Dates

Sat., 3/06/10 – 9:30-11:30 a.m.
CPAC District 1 Budget Workshop
City Hall at St. James Place
117 West Duval Street
Ground Floor Atrium

Thurs., 3/25/10 - 6-8 p.m.
CPAC District 5 Budget Workshop
Clanzel T. Brown Community Center
4545 Moncrief Road

Sat., 4/17/10 – 9:30-11:30 a.m.
CPAC District 3 Budget Workshop
Balis Community Center
1513 LaSalle Street

Thurs., 4/29/10 – 6-8 p.m.
CPAC District 6 Budget Workshop
Dinsmore Community Center
7126 Civic Club Drive

Planning and Development Department

This department plans, permits and regulates construction in the city. Its goal is to create a city of distinctive, healthy and sustainable neighborhoods. Within it are five divisions:

• Office of the Director – Operates the department.
• Building and Zoning Inspection – Responsible for ensuring that existing and future development complies with city code.
• Community Planning – Maintains the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
• Current Planning – Addresses short-term growth and development issues through zoning.
• Development Services – Regulates local land development.

Budget:

The total budget, which includes the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds for the Planning and Development Department is $18,435,723.

The General Fund - GSD budget is $7,916,202.

Mayor's Message
"With an annual budget of more than $1 billion, the City of Jacksonville is tasked..."

Council's Message
"There is no greater responsibility in city government than spending citizens’ money wisely."

Additional Links
www.coj.net