Planning

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Planning Department is to provide proficient and equitable administration of policies, which facilitate new development, redevelopment, and compatible uses of land to ensure growth occurs in a rational and comprehensive manner. 

GOALS

  • Assist citizens, businesses, elected officials, and other partners to guide decision-making.
  • Consistently provide an exceptional customer service experience through planning and permitting services delivered in a responsive, resourceful, and result-oriented manner.
  • Improve efficiency in order to reduce time from permit or zoning application to issuance of a building permit or public hearing.
  • Enhance staff capabilities, operational processes, and collaboration with city departments and outside agencies.
  • Build a high-functioning organization in which staff are engaged, empowered, and working collectively to achieve the department’s mission.

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS

Planning Main Number501-975-8835
Planning Director: Shawn Spencer501-975-8835
Assistant Planning Director: Donna James501-975-8862
City Planner: D. Tracy Spillman501-975-8871
GIS Specialist: John Hale501-975-8875
Permit Clerk: Alyson Daniels or permit clerk email501-975-8835
Permit Clerk: Joely Thurow or permit clerk email501-975-8835
Permit Clerk: Emma Davis or permit clerk email501-975-8835
Building Official / Plans Examiner: Steve Crain501-906-6522
Chief Building Inspector: Bill Blankenship501-906-6520
Chief Electrical Inspector: Josh Bowers501-906-6521
Chief Mechanical Inspector /  HVAC: Gary Norris501-975-8829
Chief Plumbing Inspector: BJ Black501-975-8840
Inspector: Sean Duggan501-975-8835

OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Curb Cuts, Stormwater, & Excavation Permits: Belinda Garvin501-371-8339 
Flood Plain Info: Michael Klamm501-371-8334
Traffic Related Issues: Kenny Stephens501-340-5352
Traffic Barricading Permit: Dee Devine501-340-5352
Fire Marshal501-812-5940
Pulaski County Planning501-340-8260
County Assessor Office501-340-6170
Code Enforcement501-791-8581
Business License501-975-8617

CONTACT

Shawn Spencer – Director  
City Services Building   
700 W 29th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Phone: 501-975-8835
Email: SSpencer@nlr.ar.gov