The Planning and Community Development Department consists of Planning, Community Development, Code Compliance, and GIS. The planning staff oversees the private land development process, issues various permits, and assists property and business owners with various requests. Community Development staff support and encourage affordable housing, first-time homebuyers, and programs to ensure Mooresville remains a quality community for all residents. Code Compliance staff work with property and business owners to ensure Town codes, ordinances, and local laws are followed to maintain an attractive and environmentally safe environment for the Town. GIS staff maintain mapping support for Town departments and provide information in map form for the community on the GIS maps page. 

The Department also staffs the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Community Development Advisory Board, and Environmental Protection Committee.