Overview of Town Services and Amenities( continued)
insulation and mechanical work. Permits are also required for placement of manufactured or modular housing. Building inspectors check plans for proposed building to assure code compliance. Before starting construction or repairs, contact the Inspections Department by calling 919.773.4433. recruitment and selection of Town of Garner staff. To learn about employment opportunities with the Town and to apply for a position, visit garnernc. gov / careers. The department maintains a work station with computer and instructions on the second floor of Town Hall where individuals can apply for positions with the Town. The department uses the NeoGov human resources management software.
Development Services
The Town’ s Development Services group encompasses the Planning, Inspections, Engineering and Economic Development( including downtown development) departments. Visit garnernc. gov for a link to Development Services’ main portal.
PLANNING The Town’ s Planning Department administers and enforces zoning and other land-use requirements inside Town limits as well as in Garner’ s extraterritorial jurisdiction. The department reviews all site plans, subdivision requests and rezoning applications. It also is responsible for maintaining the Town’ s comprehensive plan of growth, a long-term transportation plan and other long-range planning documents. It coordinates with regional partners on regional transportation planning. All questions, review requirements and applications should be directed to the Planning Department by calling 919.773.4449.
INSPECTIONS The Inspections Department administers building code regulations. Permits are required for general construction, electrical, plumbing,
ENGINEERING The Engineering Department oversees the development of public infrastructure including Town streets, sidewalks and greenways, storm water drainage and the water and sewer utility system. The Engineering Department is the primary contact for issues regarding potential illicit discharges into the storm drainage system. Although the City of Raleigh is the owner and operator of the Town’ s public water and sewer utility systems, Town Engineering staff can provide general information regarding the existing utility system layout, proposed system expansion plans and general design guidelines and standards. Engineering can be reached at 919.773.4425.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Town’ s Economic Development Department works to recruit and retain businesses so Garner can have a strong tax base and its residents can have access to good jobs. The department promotes the Town’ s assets and builds partnerships with residents, other Town departments, boards and commissions, elected officials, state agencies, regional stakeholders, civic organizations and other nonprofits, the Garner Chamber of Commerce and others. For more information about economic development matters in Garner, please call 919.773.4431.
The Town’ s downtown development manager works with the Downtown Garner Assocation( DGA) to improve Garner’ s historic downtown.
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