To begin every year, the PABD staff like to sit down and discuss the goals that had guided the previous year and begin to develop new goals for the coming year. These goals are intended to go beyond the day-to-day tasks of the department and have a broader positive impact on the city as a whole. These goals are also an attempt to continually review our own processes so that we are providing the best and most efficient experience to any individual that interacts with our office.
After much time and consideration, the Planning and Building Department staff has developed the following goals for the 2020 calendar year:
Improve the overall experience for citizens and customers by implementing an online-based application and complaint submission and tracking system.
With the assistance and guidance from the City Attorney, formalize the enforcement process involved in the Unsafe Building Law, established in state statute.
Work to streamline the local development process by identifying areas of the Unified Development Ordinance that hinder the process, while identifying opportunities to increase the quality of development within the community and stay informed on current planning trends to keep Shelbyville proactive versus reactive.
Continue our process of identifying areas of the Unified Development Ordinance that need review and possible amendments to continually provide a modern, streamlined development process.
Continue to work with community organizations like Mainstreet Shelbyville, the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, and the Shelby County Development Corporation to increase economic development opportunities within the community.
Assist the Shelby County Development Corporation in their efforts to develop an economic development plan for the Tom Hession Drive area.
On a monthly basis, utilize historic and current code enforcement data to identify trends and proactively address areas that are trending in a negative direction before they start detracting from the character and value of the neighborhood.