Subdivision and zoning regulations are complex, and copies of Ordinances should only be used as a reference or for initial planning. We recommend contacting the Community Development Department - Planning Division to discuss requirements and options regarding a property before making firm plans or decisions. It may be necessary to schedule an appointment for a pre-application meeting to discuss large or complex projects.

Staff assistance is recommended because there are circumstances where regulations may overlap or take precedents over others (such as “legal non-conforming”), conditions of rezoning may exist in certain areas, easements need to be identified or a special district may exist (such as a historic district).

If the zoning classification of a property does not allow a desired use or proposed development, plans will need to be altered or a rezoning request may be submitted. In some situations, a zoning variance request may be the way to proceed forward with a project.

Investment decisions based on misinterpretations of the Subdivision / Zoning Code or on the assumption that City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission or the Zoning Board of Adjustment may approve a rezoning or variance request may result in unnecessary expenses and ownership of property no longer desired.