Community Development

All requests for subdivision or rezoning require approval of both the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council. All meetings are held on the first floor of Rolla City Hall at 901 North Elm Street. All agendas, packets and related documents are attached to the meeting found on the event calendar.

Community Development is now offering ELECTRONIC PLAN REVIEW. To utilize our virtual services, please send a copy of your Building Permit Application and drawings or plans to comdev@rollacity.gov.

Please note: All contractors must have a valid business license in the City of Rolla before permits can be issued. Please contact the Finance Dept. to apply for a business license prior to applying for a building permit.

Contact Information


Name Designation Phone Email 
Dawn Bell Director 573-426-6970 dbell@rollacity.gov
Cindy Brown Executive Assistant 573-426-6985 cbrown@rollacity.gov
Tom Coots City Planner 573-426-6974 tcoots@rollacity.gov
Brian Turner Chief Building Inspector 573-426-6976 bturner@rollacity.gov
Steve Barnes Building Inspector 573-426-6972 sbarnes@rollacity.gov
Skyler Johnson Zoning/Building Inspector 573-426-6975 sjohnson@rollacity.gov
Dawson Conway Zoning Inspector   dconway@rollacity.gov

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 979
Rolla, MO 65402

Community Development Meetings


All meetings are held on the 1st Floor of Rolla City Hall at 901 North Elm Street
Scheduled Meetings
City Council Meetings
  • 1st & 3rd Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m.
Board of Adjustment
  • 3rd Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Commission
  • 2nd Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m.
Development Review Committee
  • 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1:30 p.m.
Land Use & Rezoning Public Notices
For a full calendar of meeting dates, along with other city events, see our Event Calendar.