Division of Community Services
The City of Mt. Pleasant's Community Services Division is made up of the departments of Building Safety, Community Development (including Planning and Zoning), Downtown Development, Economic Development, Parks, and Recreation (including the PEAK program).
We provide and maintain a number of varied and diverse programs, events, facilities, and services geared toward supporting the quality of life of those living, owning property, working in, and visiting the City.
You are invited to explore the individual department links below to learn more about what we offer. Please contact us if you are not finding what you need or if you need additional information.
- Building permits
- Variances
- Enforcement of regulations and board approvals
- Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning and Community Development
- Planning Commission reviews for commercial, office, industrial, multiple residential projects
- Assist start-up businesses with finding zones/areas appropriate for use
- Promote Mission Street redevelopment/rehabilitation projects
- Coordinate with other departments on financial incentives, permitting
- Planning Commission
- Staff liaison for Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA), Principal Shopping District Board (PSD) and Historic District Commission (HDC)
- Assists new or relocating businesses to find available space in the Downtown area
- Coordinates with other departments on approval and permitting procedures
- Manages capital improvement projects within Downtown
- Assists with Downtown special events
- Administers programs, policies and incentives for Downtown
- Financial incentives – especially new development, redevelopment, business expansions
- Mission Street businesses
- Industrial, high tech, manufacturing, job providers
- Development Sites and Opportunities
- Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
- Economic Development Corp (EDC) / Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA)
- Revolving Loan Fund for start-up and existing businesses
- Maintenance of City Parks & Riverside Cemetery
- Manages Capital Improvement projects in the City's parks
- Manages the City's shelter & sports areas including reservations and rentals
- Offers recreational sports and leisure activities
- Conducts area special events
- Parks & Recreation Commission Board and meeting information
