Special meetings as needed. The planning commissions make recommendations regarding amendments to the zoning ordinances or zoning maps to the common council and county commissioners. They also have authority over the subdivision of land. Information on zoning and subdivisions is available from the planning department. Information on applications to the boards is available from the Planning Department.
Present staff has masters' degrees in planning or bachelors' degrees in related fields.
Memberships in several state and national organizations relating to building code and zoning administration. TThe Indiana Department of Environmental Management was formed to centralize the environmental regulation functions within one agency. These standards are stated in broad, general terms rather than specific quantitative terms. Any planned large new facility whose operations may come in conflict with environmental standards, is referred to appropriate state agencies for qualification.