Engineering Department
The
City of Napoleon Engineering Department provides services that are essential
to the residents of Napoleon to maintain a safe convenient lifestyle.
Most of us take these services for granted.
Some may not know what services are available. It is the mission of this engineering department to inform and
provide a superior quality of service to its residents.
The
services provided are described below.
The
Engineering Department is under the leadership of the city engineer and is responsible for the
department budget preparation; personnel management of 3 full-time employees
in the department; planning, design, plan & plat review, and
construction for the maintenance and improvements of the city's
infrastructure, including streets, storm sewers, potable water system, and
sanitary sewer system.
This
department works closely with engineering design firms to complete plans and
specifications for project development by the city and by private developers
and to inspect the construction of the improvements in the field.
Long Term Control Plan Building
& Zoning Department
The
City Zoning Administrator under the direction of the City Engineer provides
services related to the issuance of Building permits (electrical, plumbing,
mechanical), Sign permits, Zoning permits, Flood Plain improvement permits,
and Water and Sewer tap permits. The Building and Zoning Department is also
a public information source for
the Americans with Disabilities Act (related to City facilities), Community
Housing Improvement Program, Community Reinvestment Areas (CRA), City Master
Plan, Planning & Economic Development, and Residential, Commercial and
Industrial development. The Zoning Administrator acts as the secretary to
the City Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Board of Building
Appeals, ADA Review Board, Housing Review Board. The Zoning Administrator
also acts as the Building Inspector, Housing Officer, Nuisance Officer,
Downtown Revitalization Officer, and ADA Official.
Planning and Zoning Amendments for 2008
PERSONNEL: SENIOR
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafts
and assists in the design of infrastructure improvements. Updates city maps and standard drawings.
Maintains files of new and existing plats and improvements.
Provides information pertaining to the location of rights-of-way and
utilities to the public.
CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTOR
Provides inspection
services to ensure compliance with city construction standards.
Assists in the design of infrastructure improvements. Serves as a liaison to the City Tree Commission.
ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE CONTACT LIST
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