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Planning & Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Division of Community Development oversees all planning efforts and administers the City’s Zoning, Sign, and Tree Protection Ordinances.
Its goal is to achieve a well-balanced mix of development types and uses with quality growth that meet the needs of the community in creating a vibrant and healthy city.
The division reviews and processes variances, various permits (administrative, fence, sign, event, etc.), and requests for land use petitions (Rezoning & Special Use Permits). The division works collaboratively with property owners and potential developers in an effort to ensure proposed developments add value to the community.
Zoning Ordinance
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Zoning Ordinance
View the information on regulations pertaining to the mix of development types and uses in our community.
Learn moreZoning Ordinance: Accent & Base Colors
The City’s Zoning Ordinance regulates permitted base and accent colors for all buildings except single-family detached dwellings. Permitted colors are as listed in Table 12E.4.D in the Zoning Ordinance, under the PANTONE® system, which is known as the standard language for color communication across a variety of industries. Glass, natural stone and sign faces are excluded from the color requirements, and all whites, greys and blacks are permitted.