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Planning Department

The Planning Department provides for the orderly growth, development, and redevelopment of the City of Huntsville. Its employees strive to prepare for the present and future growth of the City of Huntsville through the implementation of responsible planning initiatives and priorities.

The Planning Department is comprised of the following divisions and areas of responsibility:

Each section provides a variety of services to residents, elected officials, department heads, and developers.

Additionally, Planning staff provides support, policy recommendations, and advice concerning the city’s future growth and development to the Planning Commission, Metropolitan Planning Organization, and elected officials.


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LongRange Planning
  • Phone:

    256-427-5100

  • Address:

    Planning Office

    Huntsville City Hall

    4th Floor

    305 Fountain Circle

    Huntsville, AL 35801

  • Email:

    Dennis.Madsen@HuntsvilleAL.gov

    Dennis Madsen

    Manager of Urban & Long Range Planning

  • Hours:

    Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Zoning& Planning Services
  • Phone:

    256-427-5100

  • Address:

    Planning Office

    Huntsville City Hall

    4th Floor

    305 Fountain Circle

    Huntsville, AL 35801

  • Email:

    Thomas.Nunez@HuntsvilleAL.gov

    Thomas Nunez

    Manager of Planning Services

  • Hours:

    Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

GeographicInformation Systems
  • Phone:

    256-427-5166

  • Address:

    [srong]GIS Office

    Huntsville City Hall

    4th Floor

    305 Fountain Circle

    Huntsville, AL 35801

  • Email:

    amy.kenum@huntsvilleal.gov

    Amy Kenum

    Manager of Geographic Information Systems

  • Hours:

    Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.