Residential Land Use Permit Requests
Planning and Zoning Department
A Step-By-Step Guide
INTRODUCTORY MEETING WITH PLANNING STAFF - Staff will assist the applicant by explaining the
review process, review the zoning requirements, and provide site information, review the application
and site plan requirements.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION - Applicant will submit application to the Zoning Administrator for
review. Fee must be received before any requests are processed.
APPLICATION/SITE PLAN IS INCOMPLETE – Staff will prepare a notice of findings/corrections
that will be sent to the applicant or review in person.
APPLICANT SUBMITS REVISIONS – Staff reviews for completeness.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL - Staff will review request to determine if application is complete.
If application is complete and the request meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance a land use
permit will be issued.
STAFF ISSUES PERMIT – A copy of the application is given to the applicant along with a copy of the
permit.
APPLICANT OBTAINS A BUILDING PERMIT – Applicant applies for a building permit from the Building
Inspector.
SITE VISIT TO CLOSE OUT PERMIT – Staff will perform a site visit to determine if the construction has
met the requirements of the ordinance. If there are no issues a letter of compliance is prepared and
mailed to applicant, permit is closed.
No accessory structure can be constructed unless there is a primary structure; there must be at least 10 foot
separation between principle and accessory structures.
Accessory structures less than 120 sq. ft. in area do not require a building permit (this number is subject to
change, verify with the BI).
Porches and handicap ramps can be constructed within the front yard setback if they meet the requirements of
Section 502
(5/19)