CITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Planning & Development’s focus is to provide long-range and comprehensive planning solutions for commercial investment, subdivisions, and zoning, helping to ensure a high quality of life for current and future residents.

Community Development Director Freddie Thorne

Freddie Thorne, III
City Planning &
Community Development Director

Situated within City Hall, the Department of Community Development is responsible for diverse tasks such as city planning (refer to Planning Commission details below) and permitting.

This department issues permits for commercial and residential construction, encompassing new builds or renovations, as well as permits for demolition, driveways, electrical work, fences, HVAC systems, plumbing/gas installations, roofing, signs, slabs, sprinklers, storage, and swimming pools.

Furthermore, the department handles yard sale permits and issues privilege licenses for both storefront and in-home businesses.

Phone: 870.739.5410
31 E. Military Rd.