John Zeanah, Director

Nidia Logan-Robinson, Deputy Director

Division of Planning and Development
125 N. Main Street, Ste. 468
Memphis, TN 38103

**PLEASE NOTE: BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020, THE CITY HALL OFFICES OF THE DIVISION WILL BE CLOSED; PLEASE EMAIL THE LINK BELOW FOR ASSISTANCE

phone: (901) 636-6601
fax: (901) 636-6603

Hours: M-F, 8AM-5PM

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Our Mission

The Division of Planning and Development (DPD) is a joint agency that serves both the City of Memphis and Shelby County governments. Its mission is to develop and administer plans, programs, and services that result in thriving, livable neighborhoods, connected communities, enhanced human potential, and safe and efficient buildings. View an organizational chart of the Division's six departments.

Responsibilities & Services

The agency deals with public policy issues that include residential, commercial, and industrial land use development standards; transportation and service delivery; and capital improvements. Work performed by DPD involves the collection and evaluation of data, research and analysis of options and alternatives, and the selection and implementation of projects and programs.

DPD also makes recommendations and suggestions to the Memphis City Council and Shelby County Board of Commissioners, citizen advisory groups, and other agencies on comprehensive land use policies and plans, zoning recommendations, special permits, hazard mitigation, and subdivision regulations. The division is also directly responsible for the administration of the Unified Development Code (the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations), special use permits, site plan approvals, and street mapping.

Additionally, the division staff provides assistance to other city and county departments to aid in developing service delivery strategies and needs assessments for future plans. These include transportation plans, solid waste plans, commuter services programs, and geographical information system management. Community development grants, housing programs, and water quality initiatives are also administered.

Departments

• Office of Comprehensive Planning (Memphis 3.0)
• Housing
• Land Use Controls
• Memphis Landmarks Commission
• Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Office of Construction Code Enforcement
• Office of Planning and Development
• Office of Resilience
• Office of Sustainability
• Zoning and Subdivision Administration