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one (1) twenty (20) hour per week consultant who contracts with the City as the planning
consultant.
Division Accomplishments
• Streamlined application process by developing a single application for all entitlements
• Completed the Housing Element Update.
• Initiate, through pilot projects, property development standards that promote business
expansion and retention.
• Improved customer service (created staff Resource Guide, Zoning Book, fee estimate
sheets, etc.) to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Re-tooled our website to convey our commitment to economic development and a
strong community.
• Processed numerous land use entitlements (General Plan Amendment, Zone Changes,
Site Plan Reviews and completed annexation process for two new school sites).
Division Goals
• Complete the 2030 General Plan Update.
• Initiate and complete a Zoning Ordinance update.
• Continue to develop strategies and processing pathways to promote quality, clarity and
consistency in processing and approval of various applications.
• To provide the highest public service by developing the capacity and capability in our
workforce.
• Continue development of a Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Continue to work with other departments to provide adequate response to existing and
new businesses with a desire to expand or move to the City of Reedley.
Division challenges/unmet needs
Loss of RDA Funds creates a serious challenge to the Planning Division’s ability to support
economic development and affordable housing activity.
Building Division
The Building Division provides Construction Permitting & Development Review services to the
general public, the building and development community and to other City Divisions. The
services include Building Code interpretation, Plan Check services, Building Permit issuance, and
inspections. The Building Division has also developed standard plans and guidelines for minor
structures such as patios and sheds, which are made available to home owners to assist. The
Building Division also provides Building Code Enforcement services and Substandard Housing
Abatement services. The Building Division assists and supports fire and life safety code
enforcement activities. The Building Division works to ensure compliance with minimum
standards to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare within the City of Reedley. The
Building Division is available to the public to provide renter assistance and renter rights
information pertaining to building code violations. When necessary, the Building Division
facilitates the Building Code Appeal Board.
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