The Development Department is responsible for the planning, zoning, and building functions in the city.
The Development Department has the following duties:
- Review of permit applications for zoning compliance
- Assistance to the public regarding planning and zoning processes
- Coordination with developers, other city departments, community groups, and outside organizations through the development process
- Implementation of various strategic and long-range planning studies
- Enforcement and Inspection of zoning code or property maintenance violations
- Issuance of approval for lot splits, consolidations and subdivision plats
- Provide GIS and mapping services for the city
- Serve the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals