The Planning & Development Services Department is committed to helping the community plan for the future while assuring resident's safety and supporting neighborhoods.

More specifically, staff review the city's Comprehensive Plan annually and add items as-needed based on special study areas. They also apply the city's long-range development goals and objectives to specific development proposals as they are brought before the Planning Commission and City Council.

The department assures resident's safety by conducting thorough reviews of all construction plans for compliance with the latest building codes, engineering standards and environmental requirements. Staff follows up on that review with detailed, on-site inspections of construction activity throughout the building process.

The department supports our neighborhoods through a strong code enforcement program that includes residential property maintenance, restaurant inspections, pool inspections, and environmental violations. We also have a Neighborhood Conservation Program, a comprehensive trash and recycling program and several housing assistance programs.