Planning

The role of the Planning Department is to assist the community in the creation and implementation of its vision for the future development of the City. This vision is documented in the City’s General Plan, which serves as the “Constitution for Development” for the City.  The Department is made up of two divisions, which have separate but related permitting processes.

Planning Division

The Planning Division staff provides technical assistance to the City Council and Commissions in the creation and implementation of city regulations, financial and administrative procedures, including review of the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and other land-use related laws. The Planning Division is responsible for reviewing development activities on private as well as public land, facilitating economic development and redevelopment, affordable housing, and assistance with planning the design of City-owned facilities.