This department provides services that support development activities in the city, including:

• Administration and enforcement of the city's zoning ordinance
• Administration and enforcement of the Stormwater Management Program
• Issuance of land use and other building related permits
• Planning and community services
• Retaining and creating new jobs
• Leisure services, including programming and management of sports, aquatic, golf and general recreational activities
• Tourism services, including promotion of local attractions, facilities and activities
• Cultural services, including gallery exhibits and educational programming