The purpose of the Planning & Zoning Commission is to regulate the platting and recording of subdivisions or additions situated within the corporate limits, or within one mile of such city. The Commission also makes recommendations to the City Council for zoning changes and routes of streets, avenues and boulevards, including the opening, widening and abandonment of the same, or of any alley or the changing thereof.

The Planning & Zoning Commission meet on call only on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:30 in the Council chambers at City Hall.

The Commission consists of seven members for a two year term, must be a citizen of the City and serves without pay. Members are nominated by the Board and approved by a majority of the City Council.