The day-to-day responsibilities of the Planning Division include the following:

• Boards and Commissions: Provide staff support to the Planning Commission, General Plan Advisory Committee and the Historic Preservation Commission
• Public Notices: Publish public notices of City Council, Planning Commission, and Zoning Administrator hearings coordinated by the Community Development Department
• Trees and Views: Issue tree removal or alteration permits and assist in the arbitration of view claims
• Zoning Administrator: Make front-line decisions about certain minor permits
• Planning Permits: Process and issue planning permits