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The '''Albemarle County Department of Community Development''' is responsible for reviewing and approving plans for building within [[Albemarle County]]. The current director is [[Mark B. Graham]]. The department's responsibilities are spread over five divisions. Staff provides analysis and guidance to the [[Board of Supervisors]] on matters related to land use, transportation and community planning. | The '''Albemarle County Department of Community Development''' is responsible for reviewing and approving plans for building within [[Albemarle County]]. The current director is [[Mark B. Graham]]. The department's responsibilities are spread over five divisions. Staff provides analysis and guidance to the [[Board of Supervisors]] on matters related to land use, transportation and community planning. | ||
==History== | |||
The department was formed in 2004 through the combination of three other departments. | |||
==Mission statement== | ==Mission statement== | ||
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*Inspections | *Inspections | ||
==Personnel | ==Personnel== | ||
*[[Mark B. Graham]], Director of Community Development | *[[Mark B. Graham]], Director of Community Development | ||
*[[Jay Schlothauer]], Director of Inspections | *[[Jay Schlothauer]], Director of Inspections | ||
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**[[David Benish]], Chief of Planning | **[[David Benish]], Chief of Planning | ||
**[[Elaine Echols]], Principal Planner | **[[Elaine Echols]], Principal Planner | ||
*[[Amelia McCulley]], Director of Zoning & Current Development, Zoning Administrator | *[[Amelia McCulley]], Director of Zoning & Current Development, Zoning Administrator <ref>"Community Development (Planning)-Departmental Contacts." Albemarle County, Virginia - Official Web Site. Web. 10 Feb. 2010. <http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=planning&relpage=7952>.</ref> | ||
==Site plan and subdivision review process== | ==Site plan and subdivision review process== | ||
In 2010, staff are reviewing the site plan and subdivision review process. The project is part of the implementation of the economic development priorities outlined in the “[[Albemarle County Action Plan]]” approved by the Board of Supervisors in January<ref>Lynn, Bridgett. "Roundtable Discusses Streamlined Site Plan and Subdivision Review Process in Albemarle." Charlottesville Tomorrow News Center. 4 Aug. 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. <http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2010/08/site_plan_review.html>.</ref>. | In 2010, staff are reviewing the site plan and subdivision review process. The project is part of the implementation of the economic development priorities outlined in the “[[Albemarle County Action Plan]]” approved by the Board of Supervisors in January<ref>Lynn, Bridgett. "Roundtable Discusses Streamlined Site Plan and Subdivision Review Process in Albemarle." Charlottesville Tomorrow News Center. 4 Aug. 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. <http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2010/08/site_plan_review.html>.</ref>. | ||
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As the county's population increases, the department will be tasked with dealing with the effects of urbanization. | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category: Albemarle County departments]] | [[Category: Albemarle County departments]] | ||
[[Category:Development]] | [[Category: Development]] | ||
[[Category: 2004 establishments== | |||
Revision as of 09:26, 12 December 2014
The Albemarle County Department of Community Development is responsible for reviewing and approving plans for building within Albemarle County. The current director is Mark B. Graham. The department's responsibilities are spread over five divisions. Staff provides analysis and guidance to the Board of Supervisors on matters related to land use, transportation and community planning.
History
The department was formed in 2004 through the combination of three other departments.
Mission statement
"The mission of Community Development is to create a vision for the future of Albemarle County through a proactive community planning effort that involves all stakeholders in a consensus building process and ensures that all new development reflects the community's vision. Armed with this vision and the Board of Supervisor's Strategic Plan, Community Development strives to achieve a future community of quality development, protected natural resources, vital business activity, and livable, walkable neighborhoods. With proactive, collaborative planning, we can effectively shape the County's future and your quality of life.[1]"
Divisions
- Administration/Central Operations
- Planning
- Zoning
- Current Development
- Inspections
Personnel
- Mark B. Graham, Director of Community Development
- Jay Schlothauer, Director of Inspections
- Wayne Cilimberg, Director of Planning
- David Benish, Chief of Planning
- Elaine Echols, Principal Planner
- Amelia McCulley, Director of Zoning & Current Development, Zoning Administrator [2]
Site plan and subdivision review process
In 2010, staff are reviewing the site plan and subdivision review process. The project is part of the implementation of the economic development priorities outlined in the “Albemarle County Action Plan” approved by the Board of Supervisors in January[3].
The future
As the county's population increases, the department will be tasked with dealing with the effects of urbanization.
References
- ↑ "Community Development Home." Albemarle County, Virginia - Official Web Site. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. <http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=cdd>.
- ↑ "Community Development (Planning)-Departmental Contacts." Albemarle County, Virginia - Official Web Site. Web. 10 Feb. 2010. <http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=planning&relpage=7952>.
- ↑ Lynn, Bridgett. "Roundtable Discusses Streamlined Site Plan and Subdivision Review Process in Albemarle." Charlottesville Tomorrow News Center. 4 Aug. 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. <http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2010/08/site_plan_review.html>.
External links
[[Category: 2004 establishments==