The Planning and Zoning Department is the office to contact for information about zoning, specific-use permits, variances, land development, subdivision regulations, platting, street or alley closings, private clubs, dance halls, and social clubs.
Responsibilities
- Comprehensive development review
- Administration and interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Development Ordinance
- Land use planning and code analysis
- Comprehensive long-range planning. Click here to view the Comprehensive Master Plan (PDF)
- Implements city's Comprehensive Plan
- Sets the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment agendas
- Processes applications for zoning changes, specific use permits, variances, and alley / street closures
- Updates the Zoning Ordinance and maps
- Reviews plat applications
- Assists in plan review