The Community Development Department oversees the review and inspection of development within the city including planning, building inspections and conformance with the zoning code. In addition, the Community Development Department assists the fire department in regular inspections of conformance with safety, health concerns and abatement of dangerous buildings.

Property in Glendale is zoned as Planned Unit Development District (PUDD). This enables the Planning Commission to work on a site-by-site basis, rather than by rigid land use standards, to encourage the highest quality development. The Planning Commission and City Council approve the site plans after being reviewed by the necessary departments. Glendale has simplified what can be a long process, and the entire site plan approval process takes as little as 5 months.

Planning policies have been developed based upon the issues and concerns identified in the community. The policies serve as the initial framework for establishing land use and urban design concepts as well as the specific actions necessary to implement the plan.

There several key factors that make Glendale an attractive development opportunity:

• Responsive City administration
• Accessibility
• Well-located to benefit from metropolitan growth trends and direction
• Positive City of Glendale attitudes toward growth and development
• Flexible zoning keyed to the Glendale Comprehensive Plan
• Readily available water and sewer services
• Highly respected and responsive Police and Fire Departments
• No Real Estate Transfer Tax