CITY SERVICES
Planning, building & business
A new business, a home project or a development proposal can require several types of City review.
Find the right starting point01 · THE RESPONSIBILITIES
Who does what
Planning reviews land use and development questions. Building review addresses applicable construction requirements.
The City’s Community & Economic Development department also includes housing, code enforcement and economic development functions.
02 · THE CONNECTIONS
Where the handoff happens
Use the City’s building permit guidance for building applications through OpenGov. Planning applications and fire permits have their own instructions. Confirm the permit type before applying and use the City’s record search for an existing project.
03 · THE DECISIONS
How to follow the decisions
City policies, adopted plans and applicable state requirements shape review. The decision maker and public hearing process vary by application; confirm the process for the specific project.
Sources & review information
Initial research pass: October 22, 2026. Content reviewed October 23, 2026. Follow the official provider for current instructions.
A resident resource from Eli Hill. Use the responsible agency’s official channels for service requests.