Clinton City utilized an online portal for all building permit submittals and inspection requests. The Community Development Department functioned to provide professional services regarding land planning, building inspections, and business licensing.
Departmental mission and core duties
The department's mission involved providing timely and fair services in areas including current and long-range land planning, code enforcement, and building inspection. Duties included coordinating the preparation of planning documents such as the City's General Plan, administering zoning and subdivision ordinances, and managing site plan reviews.
Advisory roles and economic development
In addition to development oversight, the department served as advisors to the Planning Commission, City Council, and the Board of Zoning Adjustments. The department also managed economic development and business licensing processes.
Utility management and billing processes
The Community Development Department was responsible for creating and maintaining customer utility files. This included monthly billing for culinary water, sewer, garbage, secondary water, and storm drain services.
Payment enforcement and collections
The department ensured timely payments and took action on delinquent accounts, which included directing the Public Works Department to shut off culinary water and sending accounts to collections.
Department location and leadership
The Community Development Department was located at 2267 N 1500 West in Clinton, Utah. The department was led by Community Development Director Peter Matson and Building Official Nate Tolman.
