The Planning and Zoning Division is responsible for the review and management of development and redevelopment to ensure projects are orderly, efficient and of high standard. The division's main functions include:

• Preparing and implementing the city’s comprehensive plan, which serves as the city's vision for its future and long-range guide for development
• Administering city zoning ordinances
• Reviewing zoning and site design of current development projects
• Providing recommendations to the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment and Appeals and City Council on land use issues
• Issuing sign permits

Requests for zoning changes, variances, conditional use permits, subdivisions, site plans, plats, easement vacation and comprehensive plan amendments require review by the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council.

View a list of 2024 meeting dates and their corresponding application deadlines here. 

Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using credit card or electronic check.

Maps & Projects

• Zoning Map
• Current Development Projects
• City Streets, Parks & Trails

Guiding Plans

• Environmental Assessment Lions Park Conversion and Replacement for Public Comment [PDF]
• EAW for Hentges Industrial Park [PDF]
• EAW for Summerland Place Development Project [PDF]
  • Appendix A [PDF]
  • Appendix B [PDF]
  • Appendix C [PDF]
• Jackson Township Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) [PDF]
• West End Land Use Master Planning Study
• 2040 Comprehensive Plan