b'Planning and ZoningMission StatementThe mission of the Beaufort County Planning and Zoning Department is to provide professional planning and zoning servicesto the citizens of Beaufort County and the region in a courteous, consistent and fair manner. The department addresses thechallenges of rapid growth by promoting initiatives aimed to improve the quality of life through the eective enforcement of theCommunity Development Code and by engaging in creative, visionary leadership that is respectful of the cultural, historic,environmental, and scenic attributes of Beaufort County.Goals and ObjectivesUse the Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code and other programs to direct growth in ways thatencourage quality of life, equity, economic opportunities, and the preservation of the Countys natural, cultural, andhistoric assetsProvide timely, professional and friendly service to property owners, developers, builders, and the general public thatutilize the services of the department balancing the interests of the applicant with the interests of the public at largeSeek to be leaders in the community by working with municipal ocials, government agencies, non-prots, communitygroups and the general public to ensure the preservation and enhancement of the countys quality of lifeDepartment DescriptionThe department employs eleven (11) people full-time. The departments main functions are to administer and implement theComprehensive Plan and the Community Development Code (CDC). Administering the comprehensive plan involves broaderpolicy applications such as developing and maintaining the plan, utilizing the plan to inform decisions on amendments to theCDC,overseeingprogramssuchastheRuralandCriticalLandsPreservationProgramandPassiveParksProgram,developing special area plans, and other activities of a long-range nature (see Performance Measures below for more details).Administration of the CDC entails the review and issuing of zoning and development permits. This activity involves interactingwith the public, reviewing plans, interpreting the CDC, performing site visits and stang several boards.Performance MeasuresIssue zoning permits/plat/SRT approvals within three (3) days of receipt of complete package that satises the CDC andComprehensive PlanProcess Variance/Special Use and Map/Text Amendment applications for the appropriate meeting immediatelyfollowing satisfying FOIA/Public notice statutesImplement the Beaufort County 2040 Comprehensive Plan with an emphasis on coastal resiliency, multi-modaltransportation, and community and regional planningAddress park planning and design for Pineview, Bailey Memorial, Okatie River, and New Riverside Parks; addressconstruction of Ford Shell Ring and Whitehall Park.Budget Highlights and Special NotesThe submitted department budget will provide the resources necessary to eectively carry out the above functions.Expenditures Summary$1,035,762 -$166,734(-13.87% vs. prior year)Beaufort County, SC | Budget Book 2024 Page 314'