
The Development Department is responsible for the planning, zoning, and building functions in the city.
The Development Department has the following duties:
- Review permit applications for zoning compliance
- Assist the public regarding planning and zoning processes
- Coordinate with developers, other city departments, community groups, and outside organizations through the development process
- Implement of various strategic and long-range planning studies
- Enforce and inspect zoning code or property maintenance violations
- Issue 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