Planning

What We Do

The Planning Division has the responsibility of maintaining the City's physical environment by monitoring the various components that impact the Banning residents' quality of life. It is primarily concerned with providing services that promote the community's short and long term interests in obtaining a quality development in both its residential and commercial areas.

This Division provides staff assistance to the City Council, Planning Commission, and Redevelopment Agency. It is charged with the responsibility of reviewing and periodically updating the City's General Plan and its elements, the Zoning Ordinance, and the various development standards with the ultimate goal of promoting solid beneficial development.

Division staff strives to provide the best possible service to the public in a way that will maximize the applicant's potential for success and result in a mutually beneficial development that will contribute to the overall well being of the community and its residents.

The Planning division staff provides services and conduct activities which guide the City's orderly development by:

• Applying the current zoning codes
• Facilitating development
• Implementing community plans
• Preserving architectural and historic landmarks.

Specifically, Planning Division provides information on:

• Land use
• Zoning
• Site development standards
• General plan policies
• Council directed study issues

Additionally, it enforces the City's development ordinances and permit conditions.  The Planning Division staff provides the highest level of service and is happy to answer any questions that you may have.

The Planning Division processes applications for discretionary planning permits for development projects proposed by private individuals and undertakes the preparation of advanced planning projects such as plan and ordinance amendments.