The department takes applications for building permits, administers the County zoning ordinances and makes recommendations to the Commission for granting or denying the permits. Responsibilities include assist educational programs, building inspections, investigate complaints and zoning violation, modify county ordinances, prepare annual department budget and public meeting agendas, property rezoning and platting, review concentrated animal feeding operations, site plan reviews, and update County Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission on current activities, trends, changes in law, and policies.