To enhance the quality of life for the diverse citizenry of Clinton by promoting quality development and redevelopment with use of sound planning principles, land use regulation, historic preservation, permitting, and code enforcement in a customer focused manner that is consistent and fair to all citizens.
Role of the Planning Department
The Planning and Development Department is dedicated to serving the citizens of Clinton through planning, development, and zoning practices. Benefits of planning and development practices include:
Ensuring Cost-Effective Public Services to Citizens
Establishment of Economic Development Areas for Job Growth
Implementation of Community Goals
Predictable Land Use Patterns
Preservation of What Is Important in Your Community
Protection Against Negative Environmental Impacts
Protection of Property Rights Against Negative Uses
Setting of Minimum Aesthetic and Functional Standards