Community Development Department

The City of Lake Forest Park Community Development Department reviews and issues construction and land use permits and advises the public and the Planning Commission, Climate Action Committee, Climate Policy Advisory Team, Tree Board, Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, Hearing Examiner, and City Council.  The Department is tasked with high-level public service in advance planning, current planning, economic development, and land use code enforcement. 

Mission Statement

Our mission is to fairly implement and enforce the City’s development and environmental codes and to assist elected and appointed officials in creating policies and regulations that will facilitate community visions and encourage stewardship of the natural environment.  We are committed to helping citizens realize their property improvement objectives while working within the framework of the regulations and municipal processes.

Objectives

• Provide accurate and understandable information to all applicants and citizens in a courteous and professional manner. 
• Conduct an efficient and predictable review of permit applications and work proactively with applicants to navigate the regulatory process.
• Be responsive to citizens who are concerned about development projects proposed by others by facilitating access to project application materials and providing clear and informative responses to their questions about proposed projects and the City’s regulations.

Contacts

• Mark Hofman, AICP, Community Development Director, Phone: 206-957-2824, Mark Hofman
• Yancey Bagby, Senior Planner, Phone: 206-957-2832, Yancey Bagby
• Elizabeth Talavera, Associate Planner, Phone: 206-957-2837, Elizabeth Talavera
• Sam Kull, Urban Forest Planner, Phone: 206-957-2804, Sam Kull
• Cory Mattson, Community Programs Planner, 206-957-2814, Cory Mattson
• Mark Hofman, Acting Building Official, 206-255-3574, Mark Hofman
• Brandi Williams, Permit Technician, 206-957-2813, Brandi Williams