Planning: Planning works with elected officials, appointed boards, and citizens to develop long range plans (General Plan and sub-area plans) for the growth and development of the community consistent with Council strategic initiatives and visions for a more complete, vibrant and dynamic community. Planning also manages entitlement processes for specific development projects including annexations, design review, rezoning, site plans, platting, variances and appeals to entitlement standards. Planning is also responsible for the City’s Historic Preservation Office.
Development Services: Development Services functions as a central point of contact with various other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies to ensure that City development standards and infrastructure requirements for new development projects and repurposing of existing facilities are maintained. Development Services reviews building and infrastructure improvement plans and issues construction permits.