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