The Permits and Planning Department includes permitting duties and code enforcement. Permit and Planning Staff is responsible for issuing building permits for new residential and commercial development, as well as residential and commercial remodels and additions. The department also issues permits for work such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, signs, sewer, street cuts and demolitions.
The Permit and Planning Division is also responsible for the inspection of work by contractors and sub-contractors to ensure that work complies with the City’s minimum requirements. Code Enforcement Officers address citizen complaints including inoperable vehicles, overgrown grass, trash, open storage and housing code violations. Staff also works with developers to resolve potential building issues associated with zoning of land, easements and rights-of-way.