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PLANNING &

DEVELOPMENT

OVERVIEW

This program provides for the overall quality in development and revitalization throughout the

city. To enhance and maximize the value of commercial and residential properties by
seeking to revitalize older areas and promote active reuse and proper build out of the

community. Key components of this program include review, analysis and processing of
development projects impacting the physical growth of the community. The purpose of this

review process is to ensure that proposed developments follow adopted plans, guidelines

and policies that are beneficial to the community as a whole. The Planning Department is the
primary contact for property owners, developers, surveyors and engineers who desire to

develop property in the City. Primary activities include the review and recommendation of
proposed subdivision plans, rezoning, special use permit, site plan, thoroughfare plan,

variances and landscape requests to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of
Adjustment, Landscape Review Board and City Council.

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