Zoning

What is zoning?

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, zoning protects your property value and enables you to enjoy your home, without excessive noise from traffic or industry right next door.

Do I need a zoning permit?

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. Sign permit applications are reviewed for both zoning and building requirements concurrently