The mission of the Planning and Zoning Department is to
Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
Enhance the city's aesthetic appearance
Maintain and improve the commercial and residential environment
Raise the general quality of life in the city
Promote sustainability and economic development
In addition, it is the Department's intent to implement comprehensive programs in regards to land development, building construction, and neighborhood preservation.
Responsibilities
The Department is responsible for the processing of proposed land development projects. Types of actions processed by the Department include:
Alcoholic beverage license applications
Comprehensive Plan amendments
Conditional use requests
Future Land Use Map amendments
Inspections for building permits, GIS mapping, and floodplain management