Planning Department Planning

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The Planning Department’s mission is to guide Anchorage land use development and community resources to meet the quality of life, economic, social, environmental, and physical needs of present and future residents.

Current Planning Zoning and Land Use Review

Long-Range Planning AMATS

Planning Documents

Title 21
Land Use Code for the Municipality of Anchorage Recent Title 21 Updates Director's Guidance Publications, Studies, Adopted Plans Subscribe to our Newsletter

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Active Planning Cases
(CityView Portal)Transit-Supportive Development Overlay (TSDO)10-Year Targeted Comprehensive Plan Update Project Other Planning Projects Assembly Portal Proposed T21 Updates PROPOSE CHANGES TO TITLE 21 HEREPublic Meetings Schedule Staff Directory Public Participation Information

General Information

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Permits and Forms

FEES Applications Special Land Use Permits for Alcohol Special Land Use Permits for Marijuana Wetland Permits Zoning and Land Use Review

Other helpful links: Stormwater, Code Enforcement, Building Safety, Traffic, Right-of-Way

Individuals who need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to interact with the Planning Department or to participate at its meetings should contact us by telephone at 343-7931 or fax at 343-7927 to request reasonable accommodations.

Staff Directory

Office Location

Planning and Development Center
4700 Elmore Road
Anchorage, AK 99507