The Department of Community Development is staffed by 25 employees and consists of five divisions geared toward our major functions as follows:

The Planning and Research Division provides long-range planning and demographic research services. The division is responsible for the administration and updating of the City's Comprehensive Plan and the continuous updating of the City Profile, including demographic and development-related data on Lenexa and its environs.

The Land Use Division administers zoning and the development review process for the City and provides staff support to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. Division staff, along with other affected departments and divisions, works to process and review development applications and miscellaneous permits including signs, special events and home occupations.

The Development Engineering Division provides the engineering support for the development review process, including the review of both private development plans and public improvements proposed in conjunction with private development.

The Building Inspection Division administers the City's building and other construction related codes and provides staff support to the Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals. Division staff review plans for code compliance as well as conducting inspections of work underway.

The Community Standards Division provides enforcement of property maintenance and zoning codes through systematic inspections and response to complaints.

Community Development Department Organizational Chart