Urban Planning and Development

Overview

Planning & Development Services provides the City Council and community with creative guidance and effective implementation of land use development, planning, housing and environmental policies and programs in order to maintain and enhance the City’s safety, vitality, and attractiveness. The department is also the resource for homeowners, businesses, designers, and contractors in building safe, healthy and sustainable buildings that comply with applicable codes and regulations.

How We Can Help

Key Responsibilities We Provide

Provides guidance for land use development, long range planning, housing, and environmental policies.
Processes permit and entitlement applications and ensure conformance with applicable code and regulations
Respond to Planning, Zoning, Building, and Code Enforcement related questions.
Implements the Historic Resources Preservation Program

Urban Planning and Development Services

Zoning and Land Use Regulations: Reviewing and updating zoning codes and regulations to promote orderly growth.
Comprehensive Planning: Developing comprehensive plans that guide future growth and development.
Environmental Impact Assessment: Assessing the potential environmental effects of proposed projects.
Development Services: A resource for homeowners, businesses, designers and contractors to build safe, healthy and sustainable buildings that comply with applicable codes and regulations.
Building: Provides building permits, plan check, and inspection services.
Fire Prevention Bureau (Fire Permits): Performing fire plan checks, reviews, permitting, and field inspections
Utilities Support: Connection of electric, gas, and sewer services and ensures conformance to the electrical requirements and water, gas, and waste water standards during development.