Current Planning (Zoning)

Current planning and zoning activities involve development review of proposed projects, implementation of land use plans and polices and public zoning inquires. The Planning and Zoning Department reviews all land use applications and formulates staff recommendations addressing applications including but not limited to Administrative Site Plan; Plat of Subdivision Development; Administrative Adjustment; Substantial Compliance; Entrance Feature; Variances and Zoning Changes. The City staff ensures that activities relating to land use and zoning comply with the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) policies. Planning and Zoning staff works closely with City residents, business owners and developers on a wide range of development proposals and answers questions about property zoning and the possible subdivision of property.

All public hearing applications are heard by the Mayor and City Council at a public hearing and make the final decision regarding all applications.

Applications that require a Public Hearing:

1. Rezoning (RZ)
2. Variance (V)
3. Special Exception (SE)
4. Unusual Uses (UU)
5. Conditional Uses (CU)
6. Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendments (LUPA)

City Zoning Map 

Public Hearing Process 

APPLICATIONS

• Public Hearing Application
• Administrative Site Plan Review (Commercial/ Industrial)
• Administrative Site Plan Review (Residential)
• Plan of Subdivision Development
• Administrative Adjustment
• Substantial Compliance Determination
• Administrative Sign Variance Application
• Temporary Sign Permit Application
• New Sign Plan Permit Application
• Window Sign Application

FORMS

• Community Residential Home (CRH) Distance Requirement Form for ALF and Group Homes
• Zoning Verification Letter Request
• Child Care Checklist Requirements for Zoning Hearing