Zoning refers to legislation that basically maintains the integrity of the neighborhood, whether residential or commercial. An extreme example of the benefits of zoning would be as follows: Zoning legislation would stop your neighbor from operating a landfill next to your home located in a nice quiet subdivision. By maintaining the integrity of the neighborhood, … Continued
Yes. Zoning and building permits are two different approvals. Zoning permits are required for new construction, structural alterations that change the exterior limits of the structure footprint, changes to the number of units in a building, and new business occupancies and uses. The entire Zoning Code can be viewed via a link at the bottom of … Continued
Yes. Zoning regulations allow fencing up to 7′ tall to be located in any side or rear yards. Fencing located in the front yard is restricted to a height of 4′ tall and must be of an ornamental design. There is no minimum setback from the property line for fencing. If you need to have … Continued
New businesses require, at a minimum, a Certificate of Use and Occupancy. To apply for this, the applicant must fill out a Commercial Permit Application, provide a floor plan of the space with dimensions, uses of rooms listed, the main points of egress, and pay the applicable fee. After an inspection by the Building, Zoning, … Continued
Site plan review is required for all commercial projects that include any changes to the site or changes of use and other projects as listed in Article II of the zoning code. During the site plan review, projects are reviewed to ensure that they meet zoning and development requirements such as stormwater drainage, the number … Continued
The FEMA website allows you to view FIRM (flood insurance rate maps) online. Always verify if your property is located within a designated flood zone when planning new construction or substantial improvements to an existing structure. Additional permits and engineering will be required.
