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Planning & Community Development

The Planning Department guides Dover's growth — zoning, land use, development review, GIS, and economic development.

The Planning & Community Development Department guides how Dover grows. The department administers the zoning ordinance, manages land-use and site-plan review, maintains the City’s GIS mapping, and supports economic development downtown and across the city.

What we do

  • Zoning and land-use administration
  • Site plan and subdivision review
  • Building permits and inspections
  • Long-range and master planning
  • Economic development and downtown revitalization

Permits

Most building, trade, and land-use permits are handled online. Start at Permits & Inspections.