Sample of Planning Department Business Plan
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Contents
Executive Summary 3
Mission Statement 3
Organizational Structure 4
Program of Services 5
Program One Current Planning 5
Services 5
Service level Objectives 6
Service Level Measures 7
Departmental Strategies 7
Citywide Goal 7
Future Outlook 8
Program Two Long Range Planning 8
Services 8
Service level Objectives 8
Service Level Measures 11
Departmental Strategies 11
Citywide Goal 11
Future Outlook 12
Funding Needs 12
Staffing 12
Operations & Maintenance 13
Capital 13
Key Issues 13
Departmental Analysis Appendix A
planning Department
2009/10 Business Plan
Executive Summary
Both the Current Planning (Development Review) and Long Range Planning (Comprehensive Planning) programs relate directly to the City’s often-stated pride in being a “well planned community”, where planning has always been and continues to be strong. Historically, the City had accomplished high quality planning through the private sector’s efforts within its master planned communities. About ten years ago, the City turned attention to becoming a leader in public sector planning. This refocus allows private sector planning efforts to continue within the neighborhoods and at the same time implementing public planning efforts that tie the areas together as a city.
Our team has transitioned from simply responding to development requests to taking proactive action. This could not have occurred without strong direction and support from the City Council. The volume of Strategic Project leadership entrusted to us has grown significantly in just a few years.
As we move into the future, we believe we will increase our involvement in significant issues such as thoroughfare planning, utilities planning, evolving transportation programs, and economic development strategies. We may also need to request the reinstatement of one planning position that was given up recently in order to remain responsive to the development community and the City Council.
Mission
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Contents
Executive Summary 3
Mission Statement 3
Organizational Structure 4
Program of Services 5
Program One Current Planning 5
Services 5
Service level Objectives 6
Service Level Measures 7
Departmental Strategies 7
Citywide Goal 7
Future Outlook 8
Program Two Long Range Planning 8
Services 8
Service level Objectives 8
Service Level Measures 11
Departmental Strategies 11
Citywide Goal 11
Future Outlook 12
Funding Needs 12
Staffing 12
Operations & Maintenance 13
Capital 13
Key Issues 13
Departmental Analysis Appendix A
planning Department
2009/10 Business Plan
Executive Summary
Both the Current Planning (Development Review) and Long Range Planning (Comprehensive Planning) programs relate directly to the City’s often-stated pride in being a “well planned community”, where planning has always been and continues to be strong. Historically, the City had accomplished high quality planning through the private sector’s efforts within its master planned communities. About ten years ago, the City turned attention to becoming a leader in public sector planning. This refocus allows private sector planning efforts to continue within the neighborhoods and at the same time implementing public planning efforts that tie the areas together as a city.
Our team has transitioned from simply responding to development requests to taking proactive action. This could not have occurred without strong direction and support from the City Council. The volume of Strategic Project leadership entrusted to us has grown significantly in just a few years.
As we move into the future, we believe we will increase our involvement in significant issues such as thoroughfare planning, utilities planning, evolving transportation programs, and economic development strategies. We may also need to request the reinstatement of one planning position that was given up recently in order to remain responsive to the development community and the City Council.
Mission