The Development and Application Response Program provides state-mandated services for public review and hearings in response to appplications for land use related activities.
Responsibilities of this program include: analyzing, reviewing and preparing staff recommendations on development proposals and use permits; working with citizens and developers on zoning issues; analyzing and developing land use and development policies; reviewing landscape plans; staffing standing committees for site plan and zoning ordinance review as well as ad-hoc task forces for a variety of issues; proposing and analyzing legislative changes; coordinating interdepartmental review of applications; and undertaking special studies at the County Board's requests.