The Planning Division oversees the land use map, the comprehensive plan, zoning applications and procedures, policy regulationand community outreach and liason services.

The Department of Planning and Community Services promotes the County's vision, mission, and goals by:

Planning and promoting the orderly growth and development of the county;

• Creating a favorable environment for business activity;
• Providing a healthy and appealing environment for residents; and
• Encouraging the most effective, efficient and equitable uses of the County's human and fiscal resources.