Planning and Development

The Planning Department guides the growth and change of the City of Fargo while maintaining the quality of life of its residents. Its focuses include:

Carl Ben Neighborhood Housing : Resources for homeowners, homebuyers and renters, including downpayment assistance, rehab incentives, fair housing and lead paint information

Downtown Fargo : Renaissance Zone, parking, Storefront/Downtown Rehab Program

Neighborhoods : Neighborhood fact sheets, plans, services and organizations

Land Use Planning:  Land Development Code, Growth Plan and update proposal, Comprehensive Policy Plan, zoning, LDC updates, Trails and Open Space, Draft Sign Code

Homelessness: Local statistics, 10 Year Plan to End Long-Term Homelessness

CDBG and HOME grants: Annual budget, grant applications; 2009 Action Plan; 2010 Action Plan Draft; 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan Draft; CDBG-R Submission; CDBG-R - Activity Data Spreadsheet

Historic Preservation:  Historic districts, Fargo history, working with historic buildings

Board and Commissions: Board of Adjustment, Community Development Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Relations Commission, Parking Commission and Planning Commission