What does the Planning Commission do?
The Planning Commission consists of nine members appointed by City Council to three-year terms.


The commission is tasked with matters relating to:
  • Conducting public hearings

  • Establishing principles, objectives, and policies for the planned use and development of land

  • Investigating special studies

  • Preparing and maintaining plans for the future development of the city

  • Reviewing and making recommendations for special exceptions to the Board of Adjustment

  • Reviewing and making recommendations for zoning district amendments, comprehensive plan amendments, and subdivision plans

  • Reviewing grant proposals and submit written recommendations to the City Council

  • Reviewing proposed land development ordinances and submit written recommendations to the City Council

  • Submitting written recommendations to the City Council

  • Zoning uses and development of land uses

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1. What is the zoning on my property?
2. What is the future land use on my property?
3. What can I develop on my vacant land?
4. How many parking spaces are required for my potential development?
5. Can I get my property rezoned?
6. What business is allowed in my zoning district?
7. What does the Planning Commission do?
8. Is landscaping required for a new development plan?
9. How many copies of plans do I need to submit for site plan review?
10. Can I submit a conceptual plan for preliminary review?
11. What is the site plan review fee?
12. What is the involved in the comprehensive plan amendment?
13. What is concurrency and how does it affect me?