The nine-person Department of Planning and Zoning serves to "conserve, preserve and develop" the Town of Greenwich. The department coordinates with Greenwich residents, local businesspeople and all town hall departments, especially the Planning and Zoning Commission, to ensure that local land use conforms to local regulations and to ensure zoning regulations and procedures are fair and beneficial.
The mission of the Community Development Department is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Greenwich by overseeing all Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities. CDBG returns tax revenue to local communities, which allows for the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment and broadened economic opportunities for low and moderate-income residents.