Planning Department

The Planning Department provides for the orderly growth, development, and redevelopment of the City of Huntsville. Its employees strive to prepare for the present and future growth of the City of Huntsville through the implementation of responsible planning initiatives and priorities.

The Planning Department is comprised of the following divisions and areas of responsibility:

• Community Development
• Long-Range Planning
• Planning Administration (Zoning and Subdivision)
• Geographic Information Systems

Each section provides a variety of services to residents, elected officials, department heads, and developers.

Additionally, Planning staff provides support, policy recommendations, and advice concerning the city’s future growth and development to the Planning Commission, Metropolitan Planning Organization, and elected officials.

RELATED LINKS:  Annexation, The Big Picture, Bikeways, Building and Construction Services, Building Permits, Community Development, GIS Mapping, Long Range Planning, Planning Commission, Sidewalks, Subdivision, Zoning