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Key Departments & Contacts
Planning Services Department
www.cityofdubuque.org/Planning
The Planning Services Department concentrates on three major activities: City Planning, Development Services, and Historic Preservation.
Services provided by the Planning Services Department include:
- Community planning
- Development site planning and review
- Historic preservation
- Land use regulation
- Zoning enforcement
The Planning Services Department is the first point of contact for projects involving rezonings, planned unit developments, and subdivision reviews. Staff can also provide assistance and clarity regarding zoning issues including variances, conditional uses, special exceptions, and appeals.
Key Contact: Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director
Phone: 563.589.4210
Address: City Hall (Second Floor), 50 West 13th Street
Email: Planning@cityofdubuque.org
Inspection & Construction Services
www.cityofdubuque.org/ICS
Inspection & Construction Services, a division of the City of Dubuque’s Housing and Community Development Department, provides key services for developers including, but not limited to:
- Permit applications
- Plan reviews
- Design reviews
- Inspections
- Contractor licensing
Key Contact: Mike Belmont, Code Official
Phone: 563.589.4150
Address: Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Ste. 312
Email: Housing@cityofdubuque.org
Engineering Department
www.cityofdubuque.org/Engineering
Functions of the Engineering Department that support development projects include:
- Site plan and subdivision development review
- Sanitary sewer construction and rehabilitation
- Stormwater management
Key Contact: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Phone: 563.589.4270
Address: City Hall (Second Floor), 50 West 13th Street
Email: Engineer@cityofdubuque.org
Water Department
www.cityofdubuque.org/Water
The Dubuque Water Department is dedicated to producing and delivering drinking water that is in compliance with all state and federal drinking water standards. The department serves businesses by selling water meters, regulating water main installations, and providing water utility service.
Key Contact: Christopher Lester, Water Department Director
Phone: 563.589.4291
Address: Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant, 1902 Hawthorne Street
Email: WtrDept@cityofdubuque.org
Fire Department
www.cityofdubuque.org/Fire
The Dubuque Fire Department is a progressive ISO class 2 Fire/EMS department. The Fire Marshal is responsible for fire code enforcement, investigations, and issuing permits. They also participate in the development plan review process.
Key Contact: Kevin Esser, Fire Marshal
Phone: 563.589.4160
Address: Fire Headquarters, 11 West 9th Street
Email: Fire@cityofdubuque.org
Housing & Community Development Department
www.cityofdubuque.org/Housing
The Housing and Community Development Department has numerous programs to help meet the housing needs in our community through urban revitalization (tax abatement), home improvement programs, homebuyer programs, and rental assistance.
Key Contact: Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
Phone: 563.589.4230
Address: Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Ste. 312
Email: Housing@cityofdubuque.org
Economic Development
www.cityofdubuque.org/EconDev
The City of Dubuque’s Economic Development Department employs a collaborative model to help businesses maximize their resources. The department works with businesses to explore local loans, grants, and tax-rebate opportunities in combination with state and federal programs to develop comprehensive incentive packages.
Key Contact: Jill Connors, Economic Development Director
Phone: 563.564.5686
Address: Currently conducting in-person business by appointment only
Email: EconDev@cityofdubuque.org