COS Financial Plan 2018 - 2022

DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

MISSION STATEMENT To provide advice and recommendations to City Council on planning, building and community development matters and to implement the bylaws, policies and objectives set by City Council related to growth and development. KEY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES The primary functions of the Planning & Development Department are to:  Prepare land use plans, bylaws and policies for consideration by City Council; and  Undertake application reviews and approval processes consistent with Council- approved plans, bylaws and policies in support of planned, orderly and sustainable development of the City. The Department’s mandate is accomplished through activities of the following five divisions: AREA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, NORTH & SOUTH Area Planning & Development implements Council-adopted bylaws BUILDING Building administers Council adopted bylaws and policies related to building construction. This work involves

servicing residential and commercial building plan reviews, performing building, plumbing and electrical field review services, and the administration of the Tree Preservation Bylaw and sign bylaws. The Building division is also responsible for providing professional advice on building construction related matters to City Council, the Board of Variance, other City departments and the public. constructs new facilities, and maintains and operates the City’s existing building inventory, which includes redeveloping and modifying buildings, and administering an ongoing preventative maintenance program. The division leads energy saving initiatives throughout the City, including lighting and HVAC system upgrades. CIVIC FACILITIES Civic Facilities plans, designs and

approved secondary plans, and policies in relation to the use and development of land. This work involves receiving and reviewing applications and making appropriate recommendations for land development projects and preparing reports to Council. ADMINISTRATION & SPECIAL PROJECTS Administration & Special Projects provides general administrative support services, records management, budgeting, information technology deployment and support, Enterprise Content Management implementation and customer service.

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2018-2022 Financial Plan

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