Mission: To lead in the development of plans, policies and procedures pertaining to all aspects of community growth and development to benefit the Muckleshoot Indian Nation.

Vision: To provide quality planning & implementation of MIT projects, as well as administer existing policies and procedures fairly and accurately.

Functions:

• Land use, building, and subdivision planning and permitting for code compliance, public safety and health;
• Comprehensive long-range land use, infrastructure, and environmental planning; and
• Code enforcement of the Nuisance and Zoning Codes and code review for Commercial and Residential Building, Fire, Plumbing, and Mechanical codes.

• Review land use, engineering & architectural design plans and technical reports to ensure proposed
• development plans are consistent with Building & Land Use Codes;
• Respond to building and land use questions and perform code interpretation;
• Prepare staff reports, make presentations of and recommendations for development proposals to
• Planning Commission;
• Perform inspection services for building and land use permits (including the Resort & Casino Hotel and Community Center etc.);
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) geospatial analysis, data management, and mapping for site analysis and presentations;
• Employ drone operation for data collection and processing;
• Conduct research and study various technical subjects in support to decision makers;
• Confer with other Tribal departments and other governmental agencies for proposed development projects;
• Provide staff support and administrative functions to the Planning Commission;
• Conduct Code Enforcement investigations and seek solutions, in response to alleged violations; Prepare a Long-Range Strategic Plan, including an update to the Comprehensive Plan and Development Codes; and
• Review significant land-use and development projects in neighboring communities for compatibility with the MIT Community, and work with Local Governments