General Responsibilities-

The Meridian City Planning Department has primary responsibility for developing plans to guide growth and development in the City and administering the standards of the City’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.  One of the Planning Department’s primary responsibilities is to coordinate with and provide the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission with information on planning and development issues.

In fulfilling its responsibilities, the Department often acts as the coordinator between other service providers within the City, such as the Public Works Department, Parks Department, the Police Department, the Fire Department, Meridian School District, and Sanitary Services Company (solid waste disposal).  The Planning Department serves as staff to the Planning Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Meridian Development Corporation.