Application Forms

  • Certificate of Compliance - A certificate of Zoning Compliance is a free document provided to a property owner, attorney, mortgage company, potential purchaser or other interested property to verify that there are no outstanding zoning violations on the property or that a change to the property (whether use or construction) does not require a zoning permit.
  • Change of Zoning Map Application - This application is needed anytime someone wishes to ask the Planning & Zoning Commission to change the zoning district of a certain area or parcel, thereby changing the official Zoning Map for the city.  A public hearing will be required.
  • Change of Zoning Regulations Application - This application is needed anytime someone wishes to ask the Planning & Zoning Commission to change the official Zoning Regulations. A public hearing will be required.
  • Grading Permit Application - A grading permit is required under Section 7.3.2 & 3 of the Zoning Regulations for any grading, stripping, or other disturbance of an area except for agricultural use; where the area is less than 1/2 acre or is at a single family residence not part of a subdivision. A bond is required for sedimentation and erosion controls.
  • Sign Permit Application - A sign permit is required for any new sign for a business or home occupation.  Please contact the Zoning Enforcement Officer to determine what type and size of sign is permitted for your property and circumstances.
  • Portable Sign Permit Application - A special permit is required for portable signs. 'A'-frame style portable signs are the only portable sign style that is permitted. A Portable sign can be either permanent or temporary based on site conditions.  Contact the Land Use Office to determine which sign you qualify for.
  • Site Plan Application - A site plan is required per Section 8.4 of the Zoning Regulations for the construction, expansion, outside alteration, or change of use of any building or structure. It is also required for the erection of any sign 32 square feet or greater, the alteration or expansion of a parking area or any change of use of the lot. Only one, two and three family residences are exempt from Site Plan approval. Please contact the City Planner for review of your proposed project and the applicability of the site plan approval process.
  • Special Exception Application - A Special Exception is required per Section 8.2 of the Zoning Regulations for uses that have a uniqueness and must be looked at on a case by case basis. Please refer to the Section 3.1 Table of Uses to determine which uses require a Special Exception approval. A public hearing is required.
  • Subdivision Approval Application - A subdivision approval is required when dividing a parcel of land into three or more lots made subsequent to the adoption of subdivision regulations on February 16, 1956. Subdivision requires a public hearing. Resubdivision is included in subdivision approvals and relates to any change in a map of an approved or recorded subdivision if the change affects any street layout, diminishes the size of a lot and creates a new lot. Please contact the City Planner for a consultation regarding a potential subdivision or resubdivision.

  • Zoning Permit Application - A zoning permit is required for any erection, reconstruction or structural alteration of any building or structure; the movement of any building or structure upon or to any lot; the change of use of any land, building or structure; the arrangement or alteration of any area used for parking. A zoning permit is required before a building permit can be issued.