Urbandale offers comprehensive support to help your project succeed, whether you're starting a business, expanding operations, or developing property.

Economic Development

Your go-to partner for business growth and success. From project inception to the grand opening, the Economic Development team provides:

• Valuable community insights and data to inform your decisions
• Access to available sites and buildings tailored to your needs
• Financial incentives and workforce training programs to fuel your success

Community Development

Focused on guiding projects through zoning, planning, and building processes, the Community Development Department:

• Ensures your project aligns with the City's Comprehensive Plan, codes, and ordinances, paving the way for a smooth approval process
• Reviews your plans for compliance with the Building Code and other regulations to help you build safely, efficiently, and successfully

Engineering & Public Works

Critical to infrastructure and project reviews, the Engineering and Public Works department:

• Reviews residential and commercial development plans to ensure seamless integration with public infrastructure
• Conducts studies and manages applications relating to traffic, mapping, and public infrastructure projects
• Provides updates on roadway and utility projects to help keep your development on track