Planning, Community & Economic Development

The Roseau Planning Department is associated with the City Administration Office and provides long-range planning for physical and economic development activities of the City of Roseau. The Planning Department also reviews current needs for the city and helps to develop a Capital Improvements Plan for the city as well as identifying potential funding sources, timelines, and monitoring progress of projects.


The Planning Department and Roseau Building Official also provide information on and permits for building, zoning and floodplain codes. The Planning Department and Building Official under the direction of the Roseau Planning Commission and City Council also respond to and enforce ordinances related to maintenance of property and nuisance issues.  The City of Roseau utilizes contracted Building Official services from Indepth Inspections of East Grand Forks, MN. 


Community Development Employees

  • Todd Peterson, Community Development Coordinator
  • Brad Bail, Indepth Inspections - Contracted Building Official