Build Mobile is responsible for ensuring the best quality development and living environment for the City and its citizens through fair and equitable administration of codes, ordinances and plans. Build Mobile is made up of four sub-departments including: Planning and Zoning, Permitting, Inspections, Historic Development, and Long-Range Planning.
The Planning and Zoning Department serves as the staff for the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment and is responsible for administering and enforcing the City of Mobile’s Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.
The Permitting Department is charged with facilitating all plan reviews and construction permits within the City of Mobile.
The Inspections Department conducts all building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections for the City. Additionally, the City of Mobile adopted the following codes effective February 7, 2023: 2021 International Fire Code, International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Existing Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, International Existing Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Property Maintenance Code and 2020 National Electric Code.
The Historic Development Department serves as staff to the Mobile Historic Development Commission (MHDC) and the Architectural Review Board (ARB) and is responsible for administering and enforcing the City of Mobile’s Preservation Ordinance in Mobile’s seven locally designated historic districts. In addition, Historic Development ensures the City fulfills its responsibilities under its Certified Local Government agreement with the National Park Service.
The Long-Range Planning Department provides the staff support to the Mobile Planning Commission for the implementation of the Map for Mobile and its subcomponents the Future Land Use Map and the Major Street Plan. The Map for Mobile provides guidance for the future growth and development of the City of Mobile.
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