What Community Development does: permits, code, inspections and planning explained

Aug 4, 2026

Community Development Director Dana Gray outlines the department's four divisions—permits, code compliance, building inspections and planning/zoning—and explains how each function protects public safety, enforces standards and guides long‑range growth.

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On the Douglasville Impact podcast, Community Development Director Dana Gray described the department’s responsibilities and how residents can engage with staff. Gray summarized the department’s four primary areas—permits, code compliance, building inspection and planning/zoning—and said those divisions work together to process permits, investigate complaints, inspect construction phases and guide the city’s long-term land-use decisions.

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