Planning and Development

Mission Statement:

The Division of Planning and Development is established as a service of the City Manager’s Office to promote and oversee the orderly growth, economic development, aesthetic presentation, housing opportunity, and general health, safety, and welfare of the community.

FUNCTION:
The Division administers the general planning and community development activities for the City. The staff also provides professional planning assistance and counseling to interested developers including assistance in site plan development and review, interagency and interdepartmental coordination, subdivision and administrative plat development, zoning interpretation and development alternatives. The division also assists development through financial loan and grant counseling and applications. Assistance is also provided for JOBZ and Tax Increment Financing.

ACTIVITIES:
Zoning Ordinance amendments review and recommendation.
Conditional use permits
Zoning Ordinance preparation
Shoreland management review
Flood plain management
Subdivision review
Administrative plats
Traffic and parking studies
Economic Development assistance
Housing Development