Building Development Services (General Fund)

Department Purpose:

The Department of Building Development Services adopts and enforces a variety of building and development codes and standards as codified in the City Ordinances. The City oversees four major trades (electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical), reviews a variety of construction plans, issues permits, conducts field inspections, and issues Certificates of Occupancy. In addition to supporting new growth and redevelopment, Building Development Services is also actively involved in the abatement process for dangerous and blighted buildings, trash ordinance violations, and seasonal overgrowth.

Department Mission:

To assure the health, safety, and welfare of the Springfield Community through a commitment to: cooperative quality code enforcement, quality and timely dissemination of information, courtesy and customer service, integrity and diplomacy, improvement of knowledge and services, and open-mindedness.