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Zoning & Planning Documents

Permitting and Site Plan Review Application Packets:

  • Residential Accessory Structure Application Packet
  • New Residential Application Packet
  • Residential Addition Application Packet
  • Residential Renovation Application Packet
  • Mobile Home Application Packet
  • Clearing and Grubbing Packet
  • Home Occupation Packet
  • Site Plan Review Application Packet
  • Tree Removal Application Packet
  • Temporary Sales Application Packet

Subdivision Application Packets:

  • Major Subdivision Application Packet
  • Minor Subdivision Application Packet
  • Exempt Subdivision Application Packet

Applications & Forms

  • Affidavit of Ownership
  • Application for Placement of Manufactured Housing Unit in the R-4 or UR Zoning Districts
  • Apply for Building, Zoning & Inspections
  • Fee Schedule
  • Free Standing Sign Permit
  • FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Form
  • Letter of Intent-Site Plan Review
  • Letter of Intent-Residential
  • Restrictive Covenants Affidavit
  • Special Events Packet
  • Subdivision Application
  • Subdivision Affidavit Address & Street Name Changes
  • Tree Affidavit - Single Family Residential Homes
  • Wall Sign Permit

Brochures

  • Environmental Violations Brochure
  • How do I find what jurisdiction I am in
  • How to Create a Residential Site Plan
  • Non SFR Process
  • Plan and Permitting Process Overview
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  • Subdivision
  • Tree Ordinance

Checklists

  • Mobile Home Zoning Permit
  • Residential Construction Checklist

Short-Term Rental Property Applications

  • Short-Term Rental Annual Renewal application Packet
  • Short-Term Rental Commercial Guest House Application Packet
  • Short Term Rental Extended Home Rental Application Packet
  • Short-Term Rental Limited Home Rental Application Packet

Historic Preservation Commission Information

  • Local Historic District Designation Pros and Cons
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