The Planning Commission was created on April 8, 1963, and consists of 9 members. The terms of the ex officio members (Mayor and City Council member) correspond to their official elected office tenures. All other members serve staggered six-year terms. Meetings are normally held on the 1st Monday night of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium.

Current members of the Planning Commission are: Mike Voss, Andy Page, Bobby Kelley, Wendell Copeland, Cherri Drake, Trent Lowry, Steve Cummings, Barrett Richard, and Woody Jacobs.

The Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals was created on July 11, 1955. Members serve staggered three-year terms. Meetings are normally held on the 3rd Monday night of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium.

Current members of the Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals are: Mary Ellen Werner, Rita Nielson, Don Hewitt, Don Smith, Ed Henke, Zack Lee (Supernumerary), and Chris Branham (Supernumerary).

Contact the Building Inspection Department at 256-775-7203 or by email with questions regarding planning or zoning related matters.