Community Development

The Community Development Department works to promote the orderly development of the community while preserving and enhancing the City's appearance and its distinct character. The Department also ensures that all projects within the City, both public and private, are constructed and maintained in a safe and legal environment.

The Community Development Department houses both the Building Division and the Planning & Zoning Division. It has a pivotal role in managing and protecting the City’s natural and built environment, its sense of place, and its rich quality of life.

Guiding Tools

Some of the tools the Community Development Department manages and use in implementing its department goals include the 2018 International Building Codes; City Growth Policy; City Parks Plan; City Subdivision and Zoning Regulations, Floodplain Regulations, Interlocal Agreements; Memorandums of Understanding; City Capital Improvements Plan; Energy Conservation Plan; and myriad external grant programs.

Who they assist

The Department assists the City Council and Mayor with recommendations to ensure that the City grows in a manner which is both fiscally sound and economically beneficial to the Red Lodge Community.

They work very closely and in support of the Mayor, City Council, Building Board of Appeals, and other Boards and Commissions.

The Community Development Director provides oversight to the City Building Inspector and the Assistant Planner. The Director also works very closely with the Mayor on Budgeting and Special Projects.