Responsibilities:
The Department of Development is charged with all economic
and business development functions which include 
management of the city’s incentive programs, the downtown Business Improvement District, the Redevelopment Authority, Tax Incremental Finance districts, and business outreach. It includes and oversees the divisions of building inspection, aeronautics (municipal airport), geographic information systems, and planning and zoning- which includes erosion control management, sign administration, plan commission, and subdivision administration..
Mission Statement:
To provide and promote a positive balanced approach towards economic and community growth. This is accomplished through being:
- Proactive
- Efficient
- Expedient
- Innovative
Vision Statement:
A unified and innovative approach to economic and community development that streamlines development in a timely manner that is consistent with community standards.
Services:
City Planning
Business Development
Building Inspection
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Private Development Administration
West Bend Municipal Airport
