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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT In 1995 and beyond, it is anticipated that the Community Development Department will continue to expand to meet the increasing needs of the City. The Department has in the past and, will continue in the future, provide technical support to other City Departments on projects and issues of City importance. The Community Development Department, currently consisting of the Community Development Coordinator, Engineering Aide, Building Inspector, Planning Associate/Code Enforcement Officer, Housing Intern and Department Secretary, has as its focus the adminishative application of land use and building regulations as adopted by the Municipal Code. The main goal of the Department is to ensure that development within the City is accomplished in accordance with the requirements spelled out in various City Codes as well as providing for a conducive living and working habitat for Mounds View's resident population. Services provided by the Department include: a. Planning and Zoning Review, zoning code enforcement, development review, planning and zoning code review. b. Building inspection, fire inspection, housing inspection and plan review. c. Recycling coordination and reporting, educational activities to reduce solid waste disposal problems and incentives for recycling. d. Implementation of zoning and sign code regulations including issuance of permits and enforcement of violations; also including enforcement of public nuisance codes related to land use. 1995 - 1999 GOALS 1995 Finalize updates to Zoning and Sign chapters of the Mounds View Municipal Code. Complete a comprehensive housing inventory and analysis including review of possible housing rehabilitation programs and possible funding sources. Enhance the rental housing inspection program by increasing the number of inspections provided based on available funding resources. 30