Division of Public Works Dept that reviews all drawings, issues building permits, and conducts on-site inspections of residential and commercial building construction. All electrical, plumbing, heating vent, and HVAC permits are issued from this department.
Division of Public Works Dept responsible for the issuance of street cut permits (for excavations within the City Right of Way) and sewer connection permits (a new sewer tap-in or repair to existing service).
Division of Public Works Department responsible for the inspection of vacant homes and demolition assessment and enforcement of building codes on existing occupied structures.
Planning Depatment enforces the zoning ordinance, issues zoning permits and acts as staff to the Planning Commission.
Administers resources to help eliminate slums in the neighborhoods/residential areas, promote appropriate living conditions, and expansion of economic opportunities in the community. The CDA is responsible for administering HUD's annual entitlement grants to address the priorities established in the Youngstown 2010, the city's five-year city-wide plan.
