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Planning
Contact
Director of Planning, Kay Michiels
Phone: (318) 473-1370
Email Planning Director
Mission
Statement
To provide for the overall planning and coordination of the
City’s land development, housing, urban design, and
community development activities.
Function
Description
Daily interaction with the public involving zoning and land
use, commercial developments, floodplain designations, and
demographic data. The receiving and processing of zone change
applications, variance applications, special exceptions applications,
appeals applications, and zoning compliance. Maintenance of
zoning maps and records, and conducting investigations involving
the handling of zoning violations. Other duties include staff
functions such as ordinance revisions, community development,
planning, database preparation, grant applications, review
of commercial building plans, floodplain management, and Census
Bureau Reports.
Zoning Compliances
issued from 8:00 to 11:00 am and 1:00 to 3:00 pm daily
Building Permits
issued from 8:00 to 10:00 am and 1:00 to 2:00 pm daily
Application Downloads
Building Permit & Review Application
Schedule of Permit Fees
Permit Process for New Commercial Construction
Permit Process for Existing Commercial Construction
Application for Board of Adjustment and Appeals
Application for Zoning Change and Amendment
Liquor License
Site Application for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Community
Development
Contact
Community Development
phone: (318) 449-5073
Email Community Development Administrator
Mission
Statement
To apply for applicable federal and state grants, including
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnership Act, and Louisiana Emergency Shelter Grant Program,
and to effectively and efficiently administer federal and
state programs and activities related to these funds.
Function
Description
The Community Development Department is responsible for preparing
grant applications for federal and state funds, preparing
all associated reports, complying with all federal and state
requirements, maintaining records according to federal guidelines,
and effectively administering the following programs:
- Housing Rehabilitation
Loan Program, for owner occupied structures with CDBG and
HOME funds;
- HOME Rental Housing
Rehabilitation program for rental property within revitalization
areas of the city;
- Housing Development
Program for the new construction of single-family housing
units within revitalization areas. These homes will be sold
to low-income first-time homebuyers.
- Downpayment and
closing cost assistance to low-income, first-time homebuyers
who purchase a home within a revitalization area.
- Code Enforcement
/ Demolition Program, to enforce the city’s Code Standards
on vacant structures with the city limits.
- Monitoring of all
sub-recipients to ensure compliance with grant agreements
and HUD regulations including: Boys & Girls Club of
Central LA, Caring People’s Free Pharmacy, Inner-city
Revitalization Corporation, and The Shepherd Center.
- Economic Development
Assistance Program to provide low-interest loans for clients
of the Central Louisiana Business Incubator.
- Downtown Revitalization
Loan Program to provide low-interest loans for façade
improvement to businesses located in the downtown area.
AMENDMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-RECOVERY (CDBG-R)
The City of Alexandria is amending the following Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program 2008 Annual Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The following amendment is consistent with the City of Alexandria’s Consolidated Strategy and Plan for 2005-2009.
Persons who wish to comment on the proposed amendment to the 2008 CDBG Annual Plan may do so by submitting written comments to; Mayor Jacques M. Roy, Attention: Brenda Ray, Community Development Administrator, P. O. Box 71, Alexandria, LA 71309. All comments will be given careful consideration prior to any further action on the part of the City towards project implementation. No comments received after 4:00 p.m. on May 28, 2009 will be considered.
1) Activity Name: Weatherization Program
2) Activity Narrative: The City of Alexandria Department of Community Development will assist an additional 35 low-income homeowners within the city limits of Alexandria with the high energy cost through the installation of storm windows, storm doors, attic insulation and Energy Star rated light bulbs. A deferred payment loan of up to $5,000 will be provided to eligible applicants. Eligible applicants are homeowners with annual incomes of less than 60% of the area median income. A 5-year mortgage is placed on the property with 20% depreciation each year. If the property is sold or title transferred during the 5-year period, the balance of the funds will be due and payable to the City of Alexandria. CDBG-R funds in the amount of $177,284 are proposed for this activity. The activity is eligible under 24 CFR 570.202(b) and meets the national objective under 570.208(a)(3). The additional CDBG-R funds will allow the continuation of this program and serve additional residents.
This activity meets the requirements of Title XII of Division A and Section 1602 of ARRA. Applications for assistance have been received, determined eligible, and ready to advertise for bids. All CDBG-R funds will be awarded based on bids within 120 calendar days from the date the funds are made available to the City of Alexandria.
The proposed activity will create approximately 2-4 temporary construction jobs which will assist in promoting economic recovery and it will foster energy independence by reducing the fuel consumption of households.
3) Jobs Created: This activity is estimated to create approximately 2-4 temporary construction jobs.
4) Additional Activity Information: The City of Alexandria recently evaluated this program to determine its effectiveness. Fifty (50) units were selected for review. The city researched the amount of energy consumption for three years prior to receiving weatherization and one full year after the weatherization. The findings show an average 35% decrease in the amount of energy consumption which means a cost savings to the each household.
5) Responsible Organization: City of Alexandria, Mayor Jacques M. Roy, P. O. Box 71, Alexandria, LA 71309. For additional information contact: Brenda Ray, Community Development Administrator, (318) 449-5072 or Brenda.Ray@cityofalex.com.
Download the Amendment in .pdf format:
Community Development Block Grant-Recovery Amendment
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