Department of Planning and Community Development

The Department of Planning and Community Development includes planning, economic development, the building department, and code enforcement. This department reviews site plans and plat surveys, works with businesses looking to relocate or establish themselves in Bedford, works with the community to develop and update the Comprehensive Plan, administers the Land Development Regulations and Zoning and enforces the City Code as well as the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC).

Projects that are occurring around the city include:

• The Burks Hill Road Neighborhood Master Plan