Planning is in charge of keeping an updated Comprehensive Plan, which is the written document setting out policies and recommendations for future growth and development of the City. Zoning consists of a whole body of regulations that are intended to coordinate land development for current and future needs of the City.
The Planning and Zoning Board makes decisions and recommendations to the City Council on zoning and land use matters. The Planning and Zoning Board constitutes the local planning agency under state law for the City.