City of Danville Planning Division

The City of Danville Planning Division is responsible for all planning and economic development activities for the City. This includes improving the present and the future quality of life for residents by creating and implementing plans and regulating land uses for orderly growth and development. This division is also in charge of formulating and implementing programs to increase job opportunities for residents, expanding the city's tax base and increasing the level of economic activity with particular emphasis on retail activity.

Activities Currently Being Carried Out Include

 * Performing long range planning including implementing the Comprehensive Plan
 * Administering the adopted Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations;
 * Reviewing and evaluating annexations, rezoning and development proposals;
 * Revitalizing neighborhoods;
 * Establishing incentives and programs for new development and redevelopment;
 * Promoting the expansion of new and existing businesses;
 * Assisting Downtown Danville Inc. in the revitalization of the Downtown Area