Planning & Development

Mission

The Planning & Development department exists to:

• Protect and encourage the vitality and livability of Dothan’s existing neighborhoods
• Encourage the development of new, sustainable neighborhoods through effective and creative design techniques
• Promote the sustainability of Dothan’s commercial and industrial economic base
• Improve regional mobility through multi-modal transportation planning and initiatives
• Enhance the safety, health, and quality of life of Dothan’s residents

Responsibilities & Divisions

This department is responsible for directing and coordinating activities related to all phases of planning and development. These activities are assigned to the following divisions:

• Development Services
  • Main Street - Streetscape Concepts 07/29/2021
  • Urban Streetscape Planters 
    The City of Dothan is currently seeking bids to furnish a three-block segment of Main Street with high quality urban street planters. Large planters will be placed along the street edge from Oates Street to Museum Avenue. Planters will contain small evergreen trees as a means to improve the appeal of Dothan’s Main Street in the Downtown District. Planning Staff conducted analysis and research to support the proposed planter recommendation. Findings and recommendations are contained in the plan document titled: Dothan Downtown Streetscape Plan.
  • Poplar Spring Branch Hydrology Study Request for Proposals
  • Land Development
    • BZA Meeting 
    • HPC Meeting
    • PC Meeting
  • 2021 Development Review Committee Calendar
  • Long-Range Planning
    • Aunt Katie's Garden Cleanup Project
  • Community Development
    • CAPER 2019 Final
    • CARES Funding 2nd Amend AAP Public Notice
    • Substantial Amendment Draft for CARES Act Projects
    • Draft of 2021 Dothan Annual Action Plan
  • Transportation Planning
• Building Inspection Services
  • Building Permits
  • Inspections
  • Yard Sale Permits
• Business Services
  • Business Licensing
  • Alcohol Licensing
  • Commercial Utilities
  • Occupational Permits
• Neighborhood Enhancement