Community Development
Building Inspections: (952)461-4777
The Elko New Market Community Development Department is comprised of three divisions:
- Building Inspections
- Planning & Zoning
- Economic Development
The purpose of the Community Development Department is to:
- Protect the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, and general welfare.
- Educate and inform the public on economic, building, planning, and zoning related issues.
- Promote, attract, and retain businesses.
- Encourage a diversified tax base (residential, commercial, and industrial growth).
- Promote safe and orderly development.
- Enforce government regulations.
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategic and long-range plans.
- Conserve and enhance natural resources and aesthetically pleasing scenery.