Planning & Community Development oversees several Boards and Commission that review and approval various types of development applications within the City. These Boards include the City Planning Commission, Downtown Review Board and the Historic Preservation Board.

The Planning Commission is a nine-member body appointed by City Council to review various development applications and proposals with some applications decided by the Commission while others proceed onto City Council for final approval.

The Downtown Review Board are nine individuals appointed by City Council to review particular development applications in the Form-Based-Zone within the Downtown area.

The Historic Preservation Board appointed by City Council meets every other month to review and approve requests made for building and property changes within the Historic Preservation Overlay.