Such matters include initial zoning for newly annexed territory, rezoning, planned development general plans, major subdivision plats and text amendments to the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. The commission has final authority over conditional use applications, floodplain development and planned development overlays. The commission also has the responsibility to create and adopt comprehensive plans, subject to final approval by the City Council. This board hears appeals to administrative decisions made under many sections of city code and requests for variances to city code. This board has five regular members and two alternates.
Members serve staggered three-year terms.
Candidates for membership must have experience in some phase of the building construction industry in order to qualify to serve. Many other city agencies provide technical assistance to DRC, including building, engineering, fire, planning, police and zoning departments. DRC reviews all development proposals within the community. Recommendations are made by DRC to the planning commission or city council on rezoning, subdivision or conditional use applications. DRC has final approval authority on all site plans required for building permits.