Development

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