The Comprehensive and Urban Design Division is comprised of three sections and a focus area --Comprehensive Planning; Current Planning; Urban Design and Community Appearance; and Transportation Planning.

• Comprehensive Planning: The Comprehensive Planning section provides plans and studies to policymakers, community groups and development interests so they can implement the vision of the community as established in the Comprehensive Plan.
• Current Planning: The Current Planning section provides policies, regulations, reviews and studies to the City Council and Planning Commission, so they can make informed decisions regarding growth and development that implement the Comprehensive Plan.
• Urban Design and Community Appearance: The Urban Design and Community Appearance section provides design ordinance implementation, evaluation and advice services to residents, property owners, developers and visitors, so they can experience a vibrant, attractive community and realize improved property values.
• Transportation Planning: Both Comprehensive Planning and Current Planning carry out transportation planning. Transportation planning expertise is utilized in many aspects of the Department's work.