The Planning Department provides guidance and shapes public policy related to growth and development. The Planning Department reviews all zoning, subdivision, and site development applications. The Planning Department coordinates interdepartmental review of plans and prepares reports for the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment. The Department maintains official records of approved land development activities, coordinating updates to the City's Comprehensive Plan, and administers the City's GIS system.

The mission of the Planning Department is to provide education, information, recommendation, and leadership to citizens of Kyle so they can enjoy a quality of life enriched by choices in housing and transportation, efficient use of public infrastructure, distinctive community character, and a robust civic life. The Planning Department is committed to proactive, community-based planning founded on public participation, and to the building of livable, sustainable communities.