The delineation of districts and the establishment of regulations governing the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Zoning provides guidelines for setbacks, height of structures, lot sizes, lot coverage, parking and other requirements. Zoning also regulates the types of land uses permitted on a property.
The purpose of zoning is to:
* Protect health, safety and welfare of the public
* Ensure the orderly, manageable, and predictable growth of the city
* Assist with the implementation of community planning goals
* Separate conflicting land uses
* Regulate land uses to achieve and maximize public benefits
Zoning Variances and Rezoning:
* Development Commission
* Board of Zoning Adjustment
* Council Variance
* Graphic Commission
* Rezoning and variance case log
* Zoning Confirmation Letters ("rebuild letters" cannot be issued)
General Zoning Information
The Zoning Code regulates the type of activity that may occur within specific geographic areas of the city.
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Zoning Variances & Rezoning
Here you will find case logs and commissions.
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Zoning Clearance
Zoning clearance determines if an application is in conformance with the provisions of the Zoning Code or as permitted by a variance, special permit or decision from an appeal.
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