The City of Douglas currently finds itself in an exciting and challenging time. New development abound throughout the City including housing, businesses, parks, and infrastructure. The planning and zoning division ensures that this development is planned, completed and maintained in such a way as to be beneficial to the public health, safety and welfare of the community. Our goal is to provide high-quality customer service to Douglas residents.

Current Planning

The current planning section is responsible for reviewing and processing rezoning requests; subdivision and platting process; conditional use permits, variances, and abandonment; notification for public hearings; . This section also updates and maintains cities official zoning maps. Also provides staff support to Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Design Review Board.

Comprehensive Planning

The Comprehensive Planning Section provided direction for future growth by developing policies and strategies that build new communities while encouraging infill through sound land use planning principles. Comprehensive Planning Section serves as the staff to the Historic Preservation. Historic Preservation is responsible for identifying and protecting historic properties in the city, as well as reviewing proposed improvements in the historic districts.