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Applications & Forms

Applicants are encouraged to review all submittal requirements carefully and contact the Planning & Zoning staff for guidance prior to submission to ensure a smooth and timely review process.

Planning & Zoning

Document	Description
Board of Zoning Adjustment Application (PDF)	Application for requesting administrative appeals, special exception uses, variances, or zoning map interpretation.
Conditional Use Application (PDF)	Conditional Uses are uses that would not be appropriate generally or without restriction throughout the applicable district, but if controlled may be permissible.
Home Occupation Application (PDF)	Application to operate a home based business or a business that the address of record is from a home.
Permanent Sign Application (PDF)	Application for any signs that will remain on a site more than 21 days.
Site Plan Review Process and Application (PDF)	The site plan review process only applies to construction for commercial, non-residential, and apartments. Site plans are needed for new construction, additions made to buildings, and site improvements to sites that do not meet current regulations.
Subdivision Application (PDF)	Application for subdividing property, which is takes one piece of property and divides it into more than one piece of property. This also includes processes that would result in moving property lines (such as Consolidation, Certificate to Subdivide, and Certificate to Consolidate).
Temporary Sign Application (PDF)	Applications for signs and banners that will be erected for no more than 21 days. These include signs advertising auctions, special events, and sales.
Zoning Change Application (PDF)	Application for the purpose of annexation or rezoning property.
PUD Amendment Application	Application for the purpose of amending a Master Development Plan.
Owner Authorization Form	Form to be signed and notarized by the legal property owner(s) granting permission from the property owner to an authorized representative or agent to act on their behalf for specified purposes
Verification of Zoning Alcoholic Beverage License	Application to verify zoning in order to obtain an Alcoholic Beverage License. Note, the Clerk's Office requires additional information to be submitted with a separate application.