Planning, Building & Community

The Planning staff works with developers to insure that all new development meets or exceeds City standards while minimizing environmental impact. If you are planning a new development or wish to provide input concerning proposed development, please contact the Permit Center.

The Planning Division

• Environment - The City manages all reviews required under the State Environmental Policy Act. It also enforces the City Critical Areas ordinance that seeks to protect wetlands, watercourses, significant animal habitats, water quality, tree cover and steep slopes.
• City Comprehensive Plan - The City maintains a Comprehensive Plan representing the City's development "blueprint" and establishing goals for the future. Anuual updates to the plan are sent to City Council for adoption in the fall of each year.
• City Code - The City is responsible for ensuring that land use applications and permits are processed in a timely manner in accordance with State laws on regulatory reform, and for reporting compliance with those laws to the public.

Planning, Building & Community Information

• Auburn Environmental Park Project
• Auburn Marketing and Gateway Project
• Business Licenses (see Permit Center)
• Code Enforcement
• Comprehensive Plan
• Current Planning & Land Use
• Environment
• Human Services and Housing Repair
• Zoning Maps