The Planning Commission drafts the Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Plan to plan for future development in the City. It reviews rezoning requests, site plans, subdivisions, special use, and other land use applications while also developing new zoning standards.
Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The public may attend the meetings in person or via Zoom using the information below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88244069646
Meeting ID: 882 4406 9646
Dial by your location: +1 305 224 1968 US
| Meeting Date | Link to Materials |
|---|---|
| April 23rd, 2024 | Google Drive |
| April 9th, 2024 | Google Drive |
| March 26th, 2024 | Meeting Cancelled |
| March 12th, 2024 | Google Drive |
Planning Commission Applications
| Resource | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Site Plan Review | Open File | Download | |
| Application for Special Land Use/Additionally Regulated Uses | Open File | Download | |
| Application for Rezoning/Conditional Rezoning/Text Amendment | Open File | Download | |
| Application for Planned Sign Program | Planned Sign Programs require a $375 fee. | Open File | Download |
| Application for Planned Unit Development | Open File | Download | |
| Application for Zoning Lot | Open File | Download | |
| Application for Street Name Change | Open File | Download | |
| Affidavit of Consent of Owner | A simple form for an applicant to complete and notarize with the property owners if required. Typically required when an applicant is applying for a property on a property owner's behalf or with their permission. | Open File | Download |
Planning Commission Documents
Documents pertaining to the Planning Commission, including the annual meeting schedule, by-laws, development guides, and best practice guides.
| Resource | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule | 2024 meeting schedule for the Planning Commission, including submission deadlines. | Open File | Download |
| 2024-25 Planning Commission Roster | Planning Commission roster for 2024-2025. | Open File | Download |
| Conceptual Meeting Checklist | The Conceptual Meeting Checklist is a document designed to prepare applicants and staff for a predevelopment meeting. The purpose of these meetings is to help the applicant understand the Master Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, the site development allowances, the standards by which the application will be evaluated, and the application requirements. Meetings may be held in person or via Zoom. | Open File | Download |
| Guide to Development | A document detailing the various application review processes within the Department of Planning and Development. | Open File | Download |
| Public Participation Plan | A document designed to provide a framework for determining the appropriate type and amount of public participation required for various purposes, and also to identify a variety of communication and participation strategies that are appropriate based on the intended audience. This document applies to those bodies under the purview of the Department of Planning and Development. | Open File | Download |
| PC By-Laws | Adopted 11/10/2020 | Open File | Download |
Site Plan Review Application Process
Step 1: Preliminary Discussion / Zoning Compliance
- Confirm zoning compliance with zoning staff.
- Receive application and site plan review checklist.
- Optional: schedule a pre-development Project Team Meeting to allow you to discuss the project and conceptual plans with relevant City departments.
Step 2: Application & Preliminary Site Plan Submittal
- Submit completed application and non-refundable fee.
- Submit site plan checklist.
- Submit 7 copies of preliminary site plans created by a licensed engineer/architect.
Step 3: Preliminary Review
- The application and site plans will be reviewed by us and routed to various City departments. Per
City Code, we have a minimum of 15 business days to complete preliminary review.
Step 4 Receive Zoning Staff Findings
- Receive comments on preliminary site plans.
- We may request additional information or advise you on changes or revisions to the submittal.
Step 5: Final Submittal
- Submit 12 final site plan sets, folded, with 3 of the sets signed and sealed by a licensed
engineer/architect. - The case will be assigned to a meeting date and placed on the Planning Commission Agenda.
- The complete and final sets must be submitted at least 7 business days prior to the desired meeting date.
Step 6: Planning Commission Site Plan Review
- Planning Commission reviews the site plan to determine its compliance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and standards.
Planning Commission Next Steps
- Approve the site plan.
- You may submit for building/other applicable permits.
- Approve the site plan with conditions.
- You may need to revise plan to add conditions. You may submit for building/other applicable permits.
- Postpone decision pending additional information.
- You will need to submit required additional information for the Planning Commission Review.
- Deny the Site Plan.
- You may appeal decision to Zoning Board of Appeals, or resubmit the site plan in one year.
Annual Reports
| Resource | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Planning Commission Annual Report | 2023 Annual Report to the Planning Commission. | Open File | Download |
| 2022 Planning Commission Annual Report | 2022 Annual Report to the Planning Commission. | Open File | Download |
| 2021 Planning Commission Annual Report | 2021 Annual Report to the Planning Commission. | Open File | Download |
