Community Development

Responsibilities

The Community Development Department coordinates the physical growth and economic development of the City as well as the development of municipal facilities. The department also advises the Mayor on all matters affecting the development of the City.

Current Initiatives

• Comprehensive Plan
• State Mandated Zoning Info
• Gloucester Energy Challenge
• Resident Climate Action Toolkit
• Harbor Plan

Divisions 

• Sustainability
• Conservation
• Economic Development 
• Grants
• Visitor Center

Permitting Boards

• City Council
• Conservation Commission
• Planning Board
• Zoning Board of Appeals

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