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Community Development Services

To maintain and improve the quality of life for Urbana citizens by providing programs of economic development, housing, planning, zoning enforcement, and building safety code enforcement.

Major Activities of the Community Development Department:

  • Plan and implement department goals, plans, standards and policies
  • Manage resources for efficient achievement of City and department goals and objectives
  • Develop department staff through training and evaluation procedures
  • Manage personnel through work directives and rules
  • Represent the department and City in various intergovernmental activities, in matters with the news-media and at public relations meetings and events
  • Participate in the planning and preparation of the City's capital improvements long-term plan and budget
Address: 
Community Development Services Department
400 South Vine Sreet
61801 Urbana , IL
Hours: 
M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: 
(217) 384-2444

Department Posts

The City of Urbana invites the public to a special exhibition of traditional Chinese landscape paintings by artist Liu Jungang of the city of Shenzen, Gaungdong Province, China. 
Post date: Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 12:17
A countywide electronics recycling event will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 8 AM - 12 noon. Items accepted at the free drop-off event include the following:  Televisions, computers (desktop, laptop, tablet), monitors, computer components, printers/scanners, radios/stereos, VCRs, DVD players, mobile phones, office electronics, digital cameras, communication devices, gaming systems and microwaves.  Limit 10 items per resident.
Post date: Friday, March 22, 2013 - 11:00
The City of Urbana’s Draft Sustainable Water Management Plan will be reviewed at the March 21st Plan Commission meeting
Post date: Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 10:06
Event at Buvons Wine Bar on March 28, 2013 will recognize 2013 Urbana Arts Grants recipients.
Post date: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 10:17
Make a difference in your own backyard! Pick up litter Mark storm drains Remove invasive plants FREE food for volunteers Sat., April 6, 2013 9 am - Noon at Scott Park To register and for more information www.boneyardcreek.org
Post date: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 16:49