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Zoning & Planning Documents

Permitting Application Packets:

  • Clearing and Grubbing Packet
  • Home Occupation Packet
  • Mobile Home Application Packet
  • New Single Family Residential Application Packet
  • Residential Addition-Accessory Structure Application Packet
  • Residential Renovation Application Packet
  • Special Events (Temporary) Application Packet
  • Temporary Sales Application Packet
  • Tree Removal Application Packet

Subdivision Application Packets:

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

Applications & Forms

  • Affidavit of Ownership
  • Freestanding Sign Permit Application
  • Letter of Intent (Non-Residential)
  • Letter of Intent (Residential)
  • Placement of Manufactured Housing Unit Application(R-4 or UR Zoning Districts)
  • Restrictive Covenants Affidavit
  • Subdivision Affidavit Concerning Address and Street Name Changes
  • Tree Affidavit (Non-Residential)
  • Tree Affidavit SFR
  • Wall Sign Permit Application

Checklists

  • Mobile Home Zoning Permit Checklist
  • New Single Family Residential Construction Zoning Permit Checklist
  • Residential Additions, Sheds, Detached Garages, Carports, and Pools Checklist
  • Residential Renovation Checklist

Brochures

  • Code Enforcement (Environmental) Brochure
  • Code Enforcement Zoning and Permitting Brochure
  • Rezoning Brochure
  • Short Term Rental Brochure
  • Sign Regulations Brochure
  • Site Plan Review Brochure
  • Subdivision Brochure
  • Temporary Special Events Brochure
  • Tree Ordinance Brochure

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
  • Dewees Island Short-Term Rental Application Packet

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