Planning/Codes Director:
Al Deck
Planning/Codes Assistant:
Cynthia Despot
Planning Review:
Brad Bivens
Building Inspector/
Codes Compliance:
Bill Burdette
The Planning Department assists the Planning Commission in development and land use. All requests for development or rezoning are first reviewed by the City Engineer, City Planner, and staff for compliance with the City’s long-range growth and land use plan. Once the plan's form is accepted by the staff, it is placed on the agenda for the Planning Commission.
The Planning Department maintains records of all approved plans for subdivisions and rezoning. Information concerning the use or proposed use of land within the City limits is available through the Office.
The Codes Department is responsible for issuance of building permits, inspections of construction projects, and enforcement of all ordinances connected with health and safety codes.
Construction or alterations to structures or property in the City of Forest Hills may require a permit.
Always call the City of Forest Hills if you are not sure if the house is located in Forest Hills, or if you need a permit. You can obtain a permit application at the office, 4012 Hillsboro Pike.
If you are planning an improvement to your property, you need to check with your local homeowner’s association and/or architectural control committee for Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&R). CC&R are private controls that run with the land; you should have been given a copy these when you bought your property. CC&R can control the size and location of buildings, their architectural style, and even the color of the paint. While the City of Forest Hills cannot enforce CC&R, your neighbors can. Please check your CC&R before embarking on a project that changes the exterior of your home or yard.