© City of Crown Point 2011 Contact Us Download Forms in the Document Center City Calendar   . Welcome to the Planning & Building Department Planning & Building The Planning & Building Department oversees all land planning developments, construction of new homes, commercial development and inspections of all new construction. The Director of the Planning Department serves as Chief of Staff for the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and the Historic Preservation Commission. The office staff provides daily assistance to the general public regarding the above information as well as prepares monthly Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Historic Preservation Agendas for the meetings.