Community Development guides the growth and development of the City of Staunton in an effort to enhance the quality of life in our community.  

The Department is responsible for reviewing, developing and administering plans that reflect the City’s interest in the preservation of historic resources; protection of the environment; and the provision of efficient design while recognizing the City’s unique and natural features alongside the implementation of public facilities, services, and the effective utilization of the City’s resources.  

The Department is composed of three major functional areas that are interdependent and mutually supportive, which include the:

Planning & Zoning Division

Planning & Zoning provides a wide variety of current and long-range planning services for the community by processing and evaluating applications for land use plans. Staff also develops and supports City policies including the preservation of the City’s historic structures.

Environmental Programs Division

The Environmental Programs Division is responsible for all aspects of EPA/DEQ compliance of the Erosion and Sediment Control and Storm Water Management programs for The City of Staunton to include: The (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) MS4 Program, the (Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Program) VESCP, the (Virginia Stormwater Management Program) VSMP and the Stormwater Utility Fee Program.

Housing Programs Division

The Housing Programs Division leads the City’s housing activities and policies, focusing on affordable housing and housing for working families.  This division also administers the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program.

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