Community Development - Planning Division

The Planning Division of the Community Development Department deliver a wide variety of "long-range planning" and "current planning" services to residents, property owners, and developers.

The Division is active in updating the Comprehensive Plan and other long-range plans as directed by City Council and the Planning Commission. Updates are typically informed through public hearings, presentations, open houses, neighborhood association meetings and other civic gatherings. Staff also participates at the local, regional and state levels regarding long-range land-use issues.

The Division reviews physical development proposals, both private and public, to determine if the proposals comply with the land uses and development standards outlined in the Development Code. A few standards that may be reviewed include building setbacks, building height, and lot sizes.