Current Planning activities of the Planning Department include responding to code compliance complaints, reviewing building permits for zoning compliance, and providing the public with information regarding zoning regulations. Planning staff also reviews all site plan and permit applications for the construction, alteration, conversion, or use of any structure or land, and advises the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners regarding such applications.
The Board of Adjustment is responsible for hearing requests for qualified variances from strict enforcement of the zoning regulations. The Planning Department supports the Board of Adjustment in their review of variance applications.