Community Development

Mission Statement

The Community Development department is committed to providing the framework for development and implementation of community-based values providing and ensuring for economic opportunities, quality growth, vibrant neighborhoods, healthy activities and a high level of civic involvement.


What's Happening

Spring Cleanup Week 2024!

Monday May 6th - Friday May 10th - 12pm-7pm - Yard Waste Collection

1317 S Kerry Weiland Ct.

Dumpsters will be stationed at the MTA Events Center for yard waste disposal. Deliver your yard waste (green waste) during open hours. Please ensure yard waste is free of other debris (shingles, signs, animal waste, etc.) No household garbage or animal waste will be accepted. Big thanks to Alaska Demolition for their continued support of this event! 

Saturday, May 11th - 9am-12pm - Spring Cleanup Day!

655 S Valley Way

Drop by and grab a yellow bag then head out and fill it up! Return the bag to the library parking lot for a raffle ticket to win great prizes. Free barbeque for participants beginning at 11:15am. Raffle drawings begin at 11:45am. Any trash pickup done on public rights-of-way needs to be bagged and set out on the street no later than 9am on Saturday to be picked up by City staff.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions or if you have a large group that wishes to help with Cleanup!

 

The Department of Community Development encompasses the Building, Planning, and Community Development functions of the City.  The Department also oversees the:

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People walking and picnicking in a park with green grass, trees, and out of service railroad tracks
Buildings on main street in a small town, with people crossing the street and parked cars.
green grass with a cloudy sky, a round gray grain storage building, and palmer water tower.
old train depot building and public library building with green grass and a cloudy sky.
panoramic photo of palmer valley with mountains, grass, and trees.
old style building with people congregating on the wide lawn.
retired train tracks surrounded by grass.