Overview of Town Services and Amenities ( continued )
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 . The department also 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 , 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 .
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 , the Garner Economic Development Corp . 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 . The DGA sees downtown Garner as an active hub of sports and recreation , the center
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