Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Department strives to promote sustainable, balanced growth and improve the quality of both the physical and socioeconomic environment. This is achieved through land use and zoning plan reviews, preparation of strategic plans and policies, and administration and enforcement of the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations.

City Planner Responsibilities

The City Planner is responsible for the review and approval of site plans; permanent and temporary signs; fences; and Use Compliance Certificates. The City Planner is also involved in the enforcement of the Zoning Code and its regulations throughout the City.

City Plans and Ordinances

Commissions and Boards

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is responsible for the City’s long-range, comprehensive planning process. The Commission also advises the Council on planning, zoning and platting matters. The following requests are reviewed by the Commission:

  • Annexation petitions and establishment of zoning district for annexations
  • Planned Unit Development preliminary and final plans
  • Preliminary and final subdivision plats
  • Replats and vacation plats
  • Rezoning (Zone Map amendments)
  • Right-of-way (street and alley) vacations
  • Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulation amendments

The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. if there is business to conduct.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is provided for by City ordinances. The Board reviews and determines requests for variances, conditional uses, and interpretations of the Zoning Code. The Board is scheduled to meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. if there is business to conduct.

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