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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Planning & Building Agency <br /> <br /> Mission Statement <br /> The central purpose of the Planning and Building Agency is to ensure <br /> that Santa Ana is a thoughtfully planned, safely built, and well <br /> maintained community. <br /> <br /> Core Functions <br /> v Planning and Development <br /> v Building Plan Check and Inspections <br /> v Community Preservation <br /> <br /> Departmental 2-year Approach <br /> Focus resources on front line services <br /> Use technology to enhance services and increase productivity <br /> Put resources/staff in positions where they will: <br /> * Have the greatest impact <br /> * Create positive change <br /> Touch the most number of people <br /> 0 Businesses <br /> 0 Residents <br /> ® Property Owners <br /> 0 Developers <br /> 4 Fill (7) existing positions <br /> ® (1) Planning position <br /> (2) Building positions <br /> (4) Community Preservation positions <br /> v Utilize Santa Ana Volunteer Program (joint program with SAPD) to <br /> assist with code enforcement activities <br /> v Services Provided <br /> <br /> Planninq Division: <br /> a Implement the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. <br /> Assist customers at the public counter. <br /> Manage development projects including CEQA/NEPA compliance. <br /> v Staff the Planning Commission, Historic Resources Commission, <br /> Zoning Administrator and Development & Transportation Committee. <br /> Facilitate community participation. <br /> Administrative Services: <br /> v Provide management and fiscal support to the Planning, Building and <br /> Community Preservation Divisions. <br /> v Provide executive support to the Planning Commission, Historic <br /> Resources Commission and City Council. <br /> v Services Provided Cont'd. <br /> Building Safety Division: <br /> v Assist customers at the public counter. <br /> v Ensure and maintain life safety in the built environment through: <br /> <br /> CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 MAY 28, 2013 <br /> 1 0A-10 <br />