Purpose

The Planning & Zoning Commission was formed by the City Council through the adoption of the City of Dickinson's Zoning Ordinance. The following items are the responsibilities of the Planning & Zoning Commission: 

1. Hear testimony on behalf of applicants and consider the facts, findings, and recommendation of the zoning official;
2. Consider the interests of the public related to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare;
3. Identify the appropriateness of requested map and text amendments considering conformance with the adopted zoning regulations, official zoning district map, and land use policies;
4. Make recommendations to the city council, in the form of a final report, related to approval or denial of an application;
5. Perform other such duties and be vested with such powers as the city council shall from time to time prescribe.