The Department of Planning and Community Development strives to create a vital community to attract and retain strong families within the city by…

• Supporting and facilitating cultural, recreational and other “quality of life” initiatives and assets, such as our Pix Theatre, Gallery 194, and Prairies and Ponds at Oakdale nature area.
• Encouraging quality development within the City, analyzing how proposed developments affect traffic flow, public safety, contribute to an improved quality of life.
• Continually monitoring growth trends to anticipate and adequately provide for future needs of the community
• Promoting controlled and managed growth within the City while maintaining the City’s existing sewer and water extension policies.
• Working in conjunction with the Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Business Association to promote a healthy downtown, through events, entertainment, a monthly newsletter, and other promotional efforts.
• Maintaining open communication with surrounding townships to promote Smart Growth, curtail sprawl, and support farmland and open space preservation.
• Continuing to emphasize quality of life through enforcement of City Ordinances; evaluating and improving City Ordinances where appropriate.

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