The function of the Planning & Development Department is to coordinate and administer the planning program for the City of Imperial, in order to solve and prevent development-related problems that adversely affect the quality of life in the City, through a proactive approach to both short and long term planning. The planning program consists primarily of long range (or "comprehensive") planning, current planning, and technical support to the City Administrator.

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Downtown Imperial Redevelopment Master Plan & Design Guidelines

The Downtown Imperial Redevelopment Master Plan is the foundation to facilitate positive change within Downtown Imperial.

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City of Imperial Impact Fee Reports:

• City of Imperial Development Impact Fee Report (Draft June 2010)

City of Imperial General Plan:

• Introduction
• Table of Contents
• Title Sheet
• Chapter 1
  • Community Development
  • Circulation Element
  • Housing Element
  • Land Use Element
  • Public Facilities Element
• Chapter 2
  • Environmental Management
  • Conservation Element
  • Open Space Element
  • Parks and Recreation Element
• Chapter 3
  • Hazard Management
  • Airport Element
  • Noise Element
  • Safety Element
• GP_EIR
  • GP EIR-1992
• Housing_Element_2008
  • Housing Element 2008-2014 Final

City of Imperial Zoning Code:

• Section 24.01 General Provisions
• Section 24.03 Residential Zones
• Section 24.05 Commercial Zones
• Section 24.07 Industrial Zones
• Section 24.09 100 Mobile Home Park Zone
• Section 24.09.260 PUD Zone
• Section 24.09.300 Specific Plan Overlay Zone
• Section 24.09.400 Agriculture Zone
• Section 24.11.120 Temporary Uses
• Section 24.11.200 Home Occupations
• Section 24.11.300 Large Animals
• Section 24.11.400 Small Animals
• Section 24.11.500 Kennels
• Section 24.11.600 Video Game Arcades
• Section 24.11.700 Satellite Dish Antennas
• Section 24.11.800 Adult Businesses
• Section 24.13 Off-Street Parking
• Section 24.16 Signs
• Section 24.17 Nonconforming Uses
• Section 24.19.300 Conditional Use Permit
• Section 24.19.500 Site Plan Review
• Section IMC.26 Telecomm Systems

Subdivision Ordinance:

• Chapter 20 Subdivision

Infrastructure Standards:

• 2-in_Copper Service
• 4ft Manhole Detail
• 5ft Manhole detail
• Accessibility Ramp and Curb
• Blowoff Assembly
• Curb and Gutter
• DE2-03-040 Model (1)
• Deep Cut Sewer Lateral
• Driveway Access
• Fire Service
• Force Main Connection to Manhole
• Hydrant
• Line Valve Valve Box
• Midblock Cross Gutter
• Sewer Lateral
• Sidewalk - Contiguous
• Sidewalk - Meandering
• Steel Casing
• Storm Drain Junction - 1
• Storm Drain Junction - 2
• Storm Drain Junction - 3
• Street Cross Section
• Stub out Blow off
• Temporary Plug
• Temporary Thrust Block
• Thrust Blocks
• Vacuum Relief Valve
• Vertical Storm Crossing
• Water Pipe Crossing