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OVERVIEW
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
The
work of the Community
Development Department
is divided among seven
divisions, each with
an individual focus.
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| Administration
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The
Administration
Division oversees the
general operation of all
the Divisions in the Department.
Primary duties include
budgeting, personnel assistance
and general support of
the Divisions in carrying
out the Department's mission
and responsibilities.
515-283-4182. |
Community
Services
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The
Community
Services
Division
provides
services to low-income
families in Des Moines
and tries to address and
eliminate causes of poverty.
The Division serves as
the Community Action Agency
(CAA) for the City of
Des Moines.
515-283-4180. |
Neighborhood
Conservation Services
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Neighborhood
Conservation Services
actively
provides housing opportunities
for low and moderate-income
families and individuals
to maintain and expand
the housing stock and
encourage neighborhood
revitalization.
515-283-4787. |
Neighborhood
Development
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The
Neighborhood
Development
Division administers
the City's Neighborhood
Revitalization Program
and manages federal and
state funds which address
the City's Community Development
needs.
515-283-4568. |
Neighborhood
Inspection
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The
Neighborhood
Inspection Division
deals
with three primary responsibilities;
rental inspections, the oversight
of condemned buildings
and the abatement of junk
and debris which includes
junk vehicles.
515-283-4046 |
Permit
and
Development Center
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The
Permit
and Development Center
functions
as a central location
for most construction
development related activities
in the city. It reviews,
approves and inspects
subdivision plats, site
plans and building projects
from major commercial
and industrial projects
to single family residential
projects.
515-283-4200. |
Planning
and
Urban Design
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The
Planning
and Urban Design
Division performs
long-range and development
planning, urban design
and planning support for
Downtown projects and
prepares the Comprehensive
Plan. Development Planning
includes staff support
for the Plan and Zoning
Commission, the Zoning
Board of Adjustment as
well as support for the
City’s development review
processes.
515-283-4182.
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