Planning & Development
The Long Range Planning Division is responsible for articulating the community’s long-range vision for land use and implementing that vision through policies and ordinances, planning studies, capital project planning, and development review. The division is dedicated to improving the quality of life for city residents through appropriate land use policies and regulations while fostering a competitive business environment.
The Long Range Planning Office offers these services:
Current Planning
Current PlanningThe division oversees current planning activities which include coordinating review and approval with other city departments and local agencies, as well as the Planning Commission and City Council for the following types of land use cases:
- Rezonings & Proffer Amendments
- Special Use Permits & Condition Amendments
- Special Use Reference Guide / Guía del proceso para Permisos de Uso Especial
- Download rezoning or Special Use Permit application packages
Long Range Planning
Long Range PlanningThe division is responsible for the following long range planning duties:
- Updating and maintaining the city's Comprehensive Plan
- Undertaking Sector Plan studies and other detailed planning studies/reports
- Implementing the goals and visions of these plans and studies, through the Zoning Text Amendment process.
- Creating a Sustainability Plan
Transportation Planning
Local Transportation Planning
The division is responsible for the following:
- Long range planning: Ongoing development of the Transportation Master Plan
- Programming: Development of the 5-year CIP project
- Project planning: CIP projects in planning/design
Staffing Boards & Commissions
The division staffs the:
