Planning Division

What's New?

• Apply for a Community Event Sign Permit - Effective **Now**
• Design Standards - "Design Standards photo guide to design expectations for site design, architecture, and public art." 
• General Plan Amendments - "The General Plan provides for an annual amendment process to consider changes to the document"
• Updated Zoning Sign Code Chapter 28  **Effective April 15, 2011**
• Real Estate Sign Changes  **Effective April 15, 2011**
• Real Estate Sign Placement **Effective April 15, 2011**
• Apply for an A-frame Sign Permit - Effective **Now**
• Apply for an "Outdoor Display" Permit - Effective Friday, October 21, 2011

Division Overview

The Planning division administers the General Plan and Zoning Code for the harmonious growth of the Town. The division is responsible for providing planning and zoning services to the Community, Town Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Conceptual Design Review Board, Board of Adjustment, and project teams.  The division's Work Plan for the next two years will focus on updates to the sign code, zoning code, general plan and associated guidelines and standards.  

Planning Program Overview

The primary function of the Planning program is to assure the proper implementation of adopted plans, policies and standards. Planning provides direction and support for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Conceptual Design Review Board, and Board of Adjustment. The planning team coordinates the review of development projects by various Town departments and divisions as well as external review agencies. Planning also prepares and analyzes amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code, Planned Area Developments, and rezoning cases. Staff develops recommendations to promote the aesthetic, organized growth and development of the Town, and is responsible for the Citizen's Planning Institute.