Planning / Zoning / Building

Demographic information, as well as projections about population growth are monitored and planned for by this department. The Department also drafts policies and revises ordinances to implement the goals of the City Council regarding growth management and development practices. The Planning Department works closely with Engineering, Housing and Redevelopment, and Economic Development Departments.

The Zoning Department assists residents and applicants with zoning requests, development requests and flood information. Staff coordinates efforts to communicate with the property owner or developer by arranging pre-development meetings “up-front” to get questions answered at the beginning of the project. Department staff issues applications for Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Rezoning, Annexations, Lot Splits, Platting and Sign permits.

This Department issues permits for Building, Plumbing, Fire suppression, and Mechanical projects. The Building Department also provides maintenance oversight for the City Center and Evergreen Senior Dining Center.