Zoning Permits are required for the following projects Zoning Administrator can Approve or Deny New Homes 1 or 2 family dwellings Residential Additions Accessory Buildings Garage, shed, pergola, etc

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Zoning Administration and Permits

Zoning Permits are required for the following projects:

Zoning Administrator can Approve or Deny
New Homes - 1 or 2 family dwellings
Residential Additions
Accessory Buildings	Garage, shed, pergola, etc.
Fences	4 ft. in front yard, 6 ft. side & rear yard
Swimming Pools
Waterfront lots require Special Use Permit
Signs and Awnings
Located on or projecting onto City Property requires City Council approval
Temporary Signs
Temporary Use/Special Events
Event located on City property requires City Council approval
Short-Term Rental Certificate
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Minor Amendment
Residential Radio/TV Towers
Planning Commission Review
Multiple Family Residential (3 or more Dwelling Units)
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
Special Use Permits	Pool on waterfront, Mixed-Use, retaining walls over 4 ft. height, etc.
Planning Commission & City Council Review
Planned Unit Developments (PUD)
Rezoning Requests
Master Plan Amendment Request
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Requests
Changes to Permitted Use Request
Zoning Board of Appeals Review
Zoning Variance Request
Zoning Ordinance Interpretation
Administrative Review Appeal

Permit Applications are to be filled out and returned via email, FAX, mail, or in person.

Site Plan Review Process

Zoning Permit Fee Schedule

What is Zoning?

Process to divide land into zones where certain uses are permitted or prohibited
Zoning Ordinance: Local, municipal law passed by Planning Commission and City Council
Specifies regulations to maximize resident health, safety, and welfare
Implements the City's Master Plan

What Zoning District do I live in?

Find your block on the map below to determine the color
Look at the legend to determine your Zoning District
Locate your Zoning District section in the Zoning Ordinance (Sections 400 - 1100)
Refer to additional sections for specific regulations used throughout all Zoning Districts

Zoning District Map - (click map for larger view)

2018 Master Plan

Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission

9 residents appointed by the City Council
Serve 3 year terms that can be renewed
Have 1 commissioner who is also an elected official
Have 1 commissioner who is also on the Zoning Board of Appeals
Hold monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month
Hold Public Hearings and vote on development for site plan reviews and special land uses
Responsible for developing the Master Plan

9 residents appointed by the City Council
Serve 3 year terms that can be renewed
Have 1 member who is also on the Planning Commission
Hold monthly meetings on the fourth Monday of each month
Hear Zoning Ordinance Variance requests, Administrative Review appeals, and provide Zoning Ordinance text clarifications
Review each Variance request based on Findings of Fact