• Continue to work towards improving the zoning ordinance to better address development
pressures associated with the “halo” effect of Truist Park and The Battery.
• Continue to use the Spring Road LCI Study as a guide when dealing with new rezoning requests
along the corridor and in the Cumberland Area.
• Continue to focus on improving the appearance of South Cobb Drive through code enforcement
and the use of better design and coordination with other departments.
• Begin to develop implementation plans and funding strategies associated with the completion
of the South Cobb Drive STP study.
• Assist the Economic Development Department with implementation of the strategies and
recommendations from the Smyrna Connects study.
• Continue discussions on affordable housing.
• Continue to offer yearly Planning Commission training to at least three (3) board members.
• Continue to work closely with Downtown Redevelopment and applicable city boards and
committees.
• Assist the Economic Development Department to ensure that the Market Village area is properly
maintained.
• Continue staff cross-training where appropriate and promote a team approach.
• Continue the effective use of the latest technology.
• Improve the department’s on-line service capability, including on-line submittal of applications,
plan reviews, payment of permits and issuance of permits.
• Review, improve and maintain the on-line permitting system for the submittal of building permit
applications, digital plan review, automated inspection scheduling and automated inspection
results.
• Review, improve and maintain the use of Smyrna 311 (see, click fix) for code enforcement
issues.
• Update and improve the Community Development Department’s page on the City’s Website.
• Continue to review and amend the zoning ordinance as needed.
• Create new ways to connect Ward 7 to the rest of Smyrna.
• Participate in the development of the proposed splash pad at Riverline Park.
• Coordinate and plan trail and park improvements with Trust for Public Lands and Cobb County
for parks along the Chattahoochee River.
• Assist the Economic Development Department with the downtown redevelopment plan and
rebranding efforts.
• Support the Smyrna Tree Board with technical and administrative assistance.
• Continue to conserve and protect the Smyrna Tree Canopy by providing residents assistance
with tree assessments and by enforcing the Tree Ordinance during the development of
property.
Performance Measures
• Residential and commercial permits issued.
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