The Department of Urban Planning and Development is a municipal unit that carries out urban planning, city development, and construction processes in accordance with relevant legislation to ensure the planned, orderly, and sustainable development of the district. The department contributes to healthy urbanization by implementing zoning plans, issuing building permits and occupancy permits, preparing zoning status documents, and conducting parceling and division-aggregation transactions.

The department also supervises the compliance of construction processes with zoning plans and current legislation, carries out necessary procedures related to illegal construction, and provides information and guidance services to citizens regarding zoning applications. Addressing works, organizing the zoning archive, supporting urban development projects, and efforts to preserve urban aesthetics are also within the scope of the department's responsibilities.

The Department of Urban Planning and Development continues its work in line with the principles of planned urbanization, safe construction, and sustainable urbanism, contributing to the creation of a regular and modern urban structure that enhances the quality of life.