The City of Dixon's planning services are administered by a two-member team of planners. The Planning Division has primary responsibility for activities including:

• Activities related to the city sphere of influence and annexations
• Coordination and support for the Planning Commission
• Development, coordination, and review of the city’s General Plan
• Environmental review for various projects
• Review and issuance of special use permits and sign permits
• Review of plans for consistency with city zoning ordinance and development standards

Another essential function for the division is to provide the public with information and guidance concerning development, General Plan policies, zoning district regulations, permit procedures, floodplain boundaries, planning statistics, property information, growth trends, and other information relevant to land use and the orderly development of the community.