The Planning and Community Development Department is responsible for providing information and administering planning and community development functions, some of which are listed below:

• Flood Zone - This department administers the City’s flood damage prevention ordinance and can determine what flood zone a business or residence is located in and the community panel number and effective date of the flood map for obtaining flood insurance.

• Home Occupations - A home occupation permit is needed to start a business from a residence. These occupations are either minor or major in nature depending on the type of business conducted.

• Property Maintenance - This department administers the City’s property maintenance ordinance, which is intended to preserve aesthetics, health, safety, and property values.

• Accessory Structures and Fences - This department regulates the location of accessory structures and the location and height of fences within the City.

• Signs - The City sign ordinance regulates the size, location, height, and other characteristics of signs. Approval from this office is required prior to the erection of signs within the City.

• Large Day Care Facilities - Day care facilities for 8 to 14 children require review and approval from this office. Large day care facilities are not allowed within one thousand feet of like facilities.

The Department is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions or comments should be directed to: