The Department of Planning, Neighborhoods & Development is comprised of the following divisions:

• Building Services, which is primarily responsible for assuring compliance with commercial and residential building construction codes;
• Community Engagement, which communicates with residents about their concerns, involves residents and neighborhood organizations in City government, and empowers resident-driven efforts;
• Community Development, which manages the City's Entitlement Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Economic Development, which supports the needs of businesses and new entrepreneurs to help them succeed and thrive in the city of Dayton.
• Planning and Land Use, which maintains the official zoning code, facilitates land use requests, and completes area plans;
• Mediation, which is a community leader in facilitating the constructive engagement of conflict; and
• Housing and Enforcement, which assures compliance with adopted codes such as zoning and housing, while working to abate property nuisances.

The Department works to improve quality of life throughout the city, through strategic development efforts, implementation of adopted plans, policies, and land use codes, as well as support of its citizens through meaningful conversation.

For information, call 937-333-3670.