Joy Rich, AICP
Director

Department Vision Statement

The vision of the Planning & Development Department is to provide market competitive planning and development services that are safe, consistent, timely and convenient for our constituents so they can responsibly develop and enjoy real property.

Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Planning & Development Department is to provide planning and development services in a safe and timely fashion to constituents of unincorporated Maricopa County so they can responsibly develop and enjoy real property.

Program Goals

• Implement Information Technology systems that can improve automated online status information for permits, development submittals, and code violation inquires by the end of FY 2008/2009.
• The first review turnaround comments from Planning and Development reviewing entities in the One Stop Shop process will be provided within four business weeks, for 75% of permit submittals by the end of FY 2006/2007.
• One Stop Shop agencies will physically locate counter service staff within the Planning and Development Department to enhance customer service and reduce customers’ travel requirements by the end of FY 2006/2007.
• 90% of all applications can be digitally submitted and processed online allowing for the shift from a paper-based review to an electronic review process by the end of FY 2007/2008.
• Annually, in support of the County plan, ensure that applications for development in unincorporated areas of Maricopa County comply with the state law, are consistent with open space initiatives, and allow for continuation of highway and roads.
• Annually, in support of the County plan, continue to preserve military installations in Maricopa County, including Luke Air Force Base.
• Prepare and implement Board of Supervisors Policy for Community Facilities Districts by the end of FY 2006/2007.