Department of City Planning
Mission The Department of City Planning works with partners to plan and deliver a vision for the City’s future grounded in a Just Transition.
2027 Proposed
$5.6M
vs 2026 Budget
+5.4%
$288K
Staff (FTE)
53
FTE Change
-3
Budget Trend
Top Expenditures
51 - PERSONNEL-SALARIES & WAGES $4.2M
51101 - Regular $4.1M
52 - PERSONNEL-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $1.3M
52101 - Health Insurance $742K
52201 - Social Security $335K
52601 - Personal Leave Buyback $91K
Top Positions by Budget
| Title | FTE | 2027 Budget | 2026 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Planner | 15 | $1.1M | $1.0M |
| Planner | 12 | $810K | $917K |
| Principal Planner | 8 | $630K | $535K |
| Planning Manager | 4 | $354K | $430K |
| Planning Director | 1 | $137K | $133K |
| Deputy Director | 1 | $124K | $121K |
| Engagement Specialist | 2 | $122K | $119K |
| Assistant Director - Public Art & Civic Design | 1 | $117K | $114K |
Position Changes
Eliminated Positions (-2)
Assistant Director - Strategic Planning 1 FTE · $114K
Digital Engagement Coordinator 1 FTE · $65K