Community Development Department
The Community Development Department strives to strengthen the City's position as a thriving global business center, while working closely with our neighborhoods to enhance the vitality and livability of the community for Auburn Hills' citizens. Whether you plan to build your corporate headquarters here or renovate your home, our staff will walk you through the City's permitting processes step by step. It's our mission to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic red tape, explain the City's policies and ordinances, help you meet your construction deadlines, and ultimately exceed your expectations.
As the proud home of Stellantis NV North American Headquarters, Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, Oakland University, and over 80 international corporations, our staff has experience assisting projects of all sizes and complexity.
Our Department consists of an experienced team of professionals representing five integrated divisions: Planning and Zoning, Economic Development, Environmental Protection, Building Services, and Code Enforcement.
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The Community Development Department strives to strengthen the City's position as a thriving global business center, while working closely with our neighborhoods to enhance the vitality and livability of the community for Auburn Hills' citizens. Whether you plan to build your corporate headquarters here or renovate your home, our staff will walk you through the City's permitting processes step by step. It's our mission to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic red tape, explain the City's policies and ordinances, help you meet your construction deadlines, and ultimately exceed your expectations.
As the proud home of Stellantis NV North American Headquarters, Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, Oakland University, and over 80 international corporations, our staff has experience assisting projects of all sizes and complexity.
Our Department consists of an experienced team of professionals representing five integrated divisions: Planning and Zoning, Economic Development, Environmental Protection, Building Services, and Code Enforcement.
Contact Information City of Auburn Hills Community Development 1827 N. Squirrel Road Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326 Business Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: 248-364-6900 Fax: 248-364-6939 |
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Steven J. Cohen, AICP Director of Community Development 248-364-6941 scohen@auburnhills.org Steve has been with the City of Auburn Hills since October 1999. As Director of Community Development, he leads a team of professionals in the fields of economic development, building safety, land use planning, and code enforcement. He is nationally certified as a city planner and has received both Bachelor's and Master’s Degrees in Urban and Regional Planning from Michigan State University. He is a member of the Michigan Association of Planning and the American Planning Association. Steve leads the City’s development review team which is nationally known for its efficiency and emphasis on customer service. He has over 29 years of municipal planning and management experience. |
Staff Contact Information: | |
Devin M. Lang Construction Coordinator / Assistant to the Director of Community Development 248-364-6946 dlang@auburnhills.org |
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Shawn Keenan, AICP City Planner 248-364-6926 skeenan@auburnhills.org |
Christy Worrell Clerk 248-364-6945 cworrell@auburnhills.org |
Stephanie L. Carroll Economic Development Manager 248-364-6802 scarroll@auburnhills.org |
Gabriella Allen Clerk 248-364-6943 gallen@auburnhills.org |
Jeffrey A. Spencer Building Official 248-364-6940 jspencer@auburnhills.org |
Jack Skinner Code Enforcement Officer 248-364-6948 jskinner@auburnhills.org |
Rick Oberlin Building Inspector 248-364-6894 roberlin@auburnhills.org |
Hector Ortiz Code Enforcement Officer 248-364-6934 hortiz@auburnhills.org |
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Brian Claycomb
Mechanical Inspector
Phone: 248-830-9005
Bill Hyder
Electrical Inspector
Phone: 248-866-3373
Tom Katich
Plumbing Inspector
Phone: 248-343-2012