The Development Services Department facilitates a variety of programs that promote the responsible development of the City and a safe, livable environment for all of its citizens. Organized into five divisions, the department's primary roles include Planning, Zoning, Land Development and Building Plan Review, Permitting and Licensing, Building Inspections, Code Enforcement, administering the Community Development Block Program, and the Community Redevelopment Agency.

In addition to various agencies, organizations and the general public, the department partners with several citizen advisory boards to implement its various programs. The department provides organizational and technical support to the Planning Advisory Board, Board of Adjustments, Code Enforcement Board, Historic Preservation Board, Building Trades and Examining Board, Housing Advisory Board and Development Review Committee, Traffic Calming Committee, and various Neighborhood Citizen Advisory Committees, and Historic Preservation District Task Forces. The department also provides opportunities for students and community groups to participate in mock planning sessions to learn about the City's growth plans and public hearing processes.

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PLANNING DIVISION
The Planning Division is responsible for:

• Long Range Planning and Growth Management
• Current Planning and Development Review
• Neighborhood and Historic Preservation Planning
• Administration of the Community Development Block Program

BUILDING DIVISION
The Building Division is responsible for:

• Permits, Licenses & Contractor Registration
• Plan Review
• Construction & License Inspections
• Public Safety & Awareness Programs

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Community Development Division is responsible for:

• Administering the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)program

CODE ENFORCMENT
The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for:

• Enforcing the provision of the City of Kissimmee's Land Development Code
• Click here to view a reference guide and frequently asked questions regarding Code Enforcement

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Community Redevelopment Agency is responsible for:

• Assisting businesses within the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) through design guidance, historic preservation support, and financial incentives programs
• Recruiting new businesses to the CRA
• Heading up improvement projects within the CRA, including the downtown streetscape plan

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CONTACT INFORMATION

Craig Holland, AICP, assumed the role of Director of the Development Services Department in December 2006.  Craig has been employed by the City since January of 2000, most recently serving as Assistant Director of Development Services. This department oversees the City's planning, zoning, building and code enforcement, and the Community Redevlopment Ageny.  Development Services consists of a staff of 29 and operates with a two million dollar annual budget. E-mail Craig Holland: cholland@kissimmee.org