Community Development Department

Mission Statement

Work to continuously improve the City of Glendale as a place to reside, work, live, and recreate, implement the Comprehensive Plan, advocating and facilitating high-quality development, ensuring our business and community have access to resources to grow, and ensuring the community’s structures meet standards for safety and health.

Duties & Responsibilities


The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive community development office providing:

Comprehensive Planning

  • Comprehensive Plan
  • Bike and Pedestrian Planning
  • Implementation Projects

Zoning Administration

  • Board of Appeals
  • Sign Reviews
  • Occupancy and Business Use Reviews
  • Zoning Verification
  • Conditional Use Approvals
  • Zoning and Reviews

Development Plan Review

  • Site Plan and Architectural Review
  • Land Divisions and Consolidations

Economic Development

  • Assist with local Financial Resources
  • Assist with state financial Resources

Environmental Preservation

  • Flood Plain Management

Historic Preservation