The Planning Division is primarily responsible for the following:
- Advance Planning: Assisting the Planning Commission and the City Council with planning for the city's future development
- Current Planning: Reviewing proposed development projects for conformance with the city's adopted policies and ordinances
Advance Planning
- Responsible for preparing the City’s General Plan, the “blueprint” for the long range development and conservation of the City
- Preparing specific plans that provide a framework for development in focused areas of the city
- Preparing development standards and guidelines that address specific issues and areas
Current Planning
- Serves as the point of entry for development proposals and provides assistance to architects, designers, developers, builders, and residents navigating the development process
- Processing of new development applications including the review of preliminary plans, holding hearings for the public’s review and comment on the proposals
- Overseeing the implementation of the development to ensure that it is constructed in accordance with all city requirements
What's New:
For information about new development undergoing review or how to make improvements to a property (house additions, new fences, pools, etc.), contact us