Zoning Code Development Process - Community Review Decisions regarding land use and development will dictate future concerns of the community such as population, revenues, service levels and quality of life issues. Because these decisions impact existing and future commercial and residential developments, the City believes it is important to encourage citizen input and participation at many different levels. The City Staff can provide assistance and information to applicants regarding the requirements and process for approval. Our primary responsibility is to provide technical and professional recommendations regarding all requests of development to the various public boards and City Council. The Staff reviews requests according to the standards set and adopted by the community and City Council.
Staff is always available to meet or discuss the different community standards and processes.
Members will provide recommendations on all proposed subdivision developments, annexations, zoning changes and planned unit developments to the City Council. The Commission makes evaluations and recommendations based on information gathered through on-site reviews, plans, public hearings and local ordinances. This Commission is also charged with guiding future development through maintenance of the Comprehensive Plan. After reviewing recommendations, on-site reviews and information gathered from the public hearings, BZA decides on issues such as variances or special uses. After reviewing all staff and citizen board recommendations, the Council will make the final decision on issues such as annexations, subdivisions, planned unit developments and rezonings.