Planning & Development

The Planning & Development Department consists of three main divisions: Building, Engineering and Planning.

Building Division

The Building Division is a one-stop shop for individuals planning improvements to their properties. The division reviews construction plans, issues permits, performs inspections, and enforce ordinances that ensure safe buildings and a healthy environment. It also manages the licensing of contractors and trades.

Engineering Division

The Engineering Division's primary mission is to effectively organize, direct, implement and monitor the planning, contracting, designing, and inspecting of all Town and private development projects for and within the Town. Engineering staff also maintains and updates the Geographic Information System (GIS).

Planning Division

The Planning Division is responsible for reviewing all land use development applications from annexations through final plat and site plan, setting, noticing and providing staff support for public hearings and review of development applications.

Staff provides information to the public regarding zoning, the land use review process, setback requirements and allowable uses. The department is also responsible for the administration and updating of the Town of Erie Comprehensive Plan (PDF), Unified Development Code (PDF), and other related regulations.