Community Development

The Community Development Department has four main responsibilities:  Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Building Permitting and Code Enforcement.  The Department provides direct staff support to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

The Community Development Department is responsible for coordinating, reviewing and inspecting private development projects and administering the City's codes and ordinances related to building, zoning, development and life safety.  

The Department also administers and enforces the City's property maintenance regulations.  General floodplain information can be obtained from the department.  Floodplain maps can be viewed here.

MISSION

The Community Development Department’s mission is to prepare and interpret the City’s codes, including the zoning, sign, subdivision, and building codes. To provide current and accurate building, zoning and property maintenance information to elected officials, the development community, and the general public.

GOALS

To interpret, apply and enforce various code requirements pursuant to local ordinances, and in accordance with the policies adopted by the City Council. To complete, maintain and update records of all building, zoning, property maintenance, and rental license activities.  To facilitate the redevelopment of properties, annexations and other development/redevelopment projects that may arise. To monitor new developments and redevelopments of existing properties, construction, and to approve Certificates of Occupancy for all new commercial buildings, existing commercial property alterations and interior remodeling, as well as all residential homes and additions.