The Community Development department consists of the Planning department, Engineering department, Building Inspections department, and the fire marshal. These departments are responsible for land use planning and development plan review; engineering; zoning/code enforcement; sign permits, electrical permits; and building, plumbing, mechanical, fire permits, and inspections. The department is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing Chaska's sense of "small town." Within the framework of the city's comprehensive plan, the department monitors all development projects within the corporate boundaries of the City of Chaska.