Community Development
What We Do
The Community Development Department strives to strengthen the City's position as a thriving global business center while working closely with our neighborhoods to enhance the vitality and livability of the community for Auburn Hills' citizens. Whether you plan to build your corporate headquarters here or renovate your home, our staff will walk you through the City's permitting process step by step. It's our mission to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic red tape, explain the City's policies and ordinances, help you meet your construction deadlines, and ultimately exceed your expectations.
As the proud home of Stellantis NV North American Headquarters, Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, Oakland University, and over 80 international corporations, our staff has experience assisting projects of all sizes and complexity.
Our Department consists of an experienced team of professionals representing five integrated divisions: Planning, Zoning, Economic Development, Building Services, and Code Enforcement.
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Community Development FAQ
Our Staff
Steven J. Cohen, AICP
Director of Community Development
Steve has been with the City of Auburn Hills since October 1999. As Director of Community Development, he leads a team of professionals in the fields of economic development, building safety, land use planning, and code enforcement. He is nationally certified as a city planner and has received both Bachelor's and Master’s Degrees in Urban and Regional Planning from Michigan State University. He is a member of the Michigan Association of Planning and the American Planning Association. Steve leads the City’s development review team, which is nationally known for its efficiency and emphasis on customer service. He has over 30 years of municipal planning and management experience.
Devin M. Lang
Assistant Director of Community Development
Stephanie L. Carroll
Economic Development Manager
Jeffrey A. Spencer
Building Official
Chris Kijek
Building Inspector
Gabriella Allen
Shannon Linkewitz
Jack Skinner
Ordinance Enforcement Officer
Justin Tomei
Ordinance Enforcement Officer
David Todd
Ordinance Enforcement Officer
City Trade Inspectors Contact Information
Brian Claycomb
Mechanical Inspector
Bill Hyder
Electrical Inspector
Jody Kinjorski
Plumbing Inspector