Planning and Zoning 

Permit Forms 

• Fencing Permit : Complete this form to apply for a fencing permit to install a fence or complete major fence repairs. 
• Building Permit: Complete this form for renovations, remodels, additions or building of any kind. Examples of projects where a building permit is required include: storage sheds larger than than 200 sq. feet for residential property and larger than 120 sq. feet for commercial property, patio covers, gazebos, decks, pergolas, porches, carports and pools. 
• Re-roofing Application: Complete this form if you are looking for re-roof installation. 
• Homeowner's Plumbing Application: Complete this form before beginning any plumbing jobs. 
• Electrical Application: Complete before any electrical work is done at any commercial or residential property. 
• Conditional Use Multi-generational House Permit: complete this form to apply for a permit to have an additional living quarters (excluding a kitchen) on the same plot of land. 
• Request for Land Development: Complete to apply for a permit to complete a variety of projects. These include: sidewalks, curb cuts, drive pad, alley cut, monitoring wells, excavations (in streets, alleys and or/ easements and worksites), utilities, paving or parking spaces, landscaping (i.e sprinklers, fountains or tree planting). You would also complete this application permit for building a pool along with the additional Building Permit. 
• Special Use: Complete to apply for the special use of a property to function as otherwise intended. (Ex. having a professional office in a residential area. Professional offices might include: an attorney's office, real estate office, medical office, counseling office, etc). 
• Placement Permit for Accessory Structure: Complete to apply for a permit to build or install an accessory structure. A placement permit should be used to install a storage shed 200 sq. feet or smaller in residential properties and 120 sq. feet or less for commercial properties. 
• Preliminary Plat Application: Complete to propose a new subdivision . This requires additional details such as the land to be considered, number of lots to be subdivided, location of utilities, easements, drainage plans, etc. 
• Zone District Change Application: Complete to apply for a change in zoning district of property or land parcel. 
• Application for Variance: Complete to apply for an exception to codes when the configuration of a lot does not allow you to meet the standards requirements outlined in the code. Contact staff before completion of this form to schedule a review of the lot. Staff will then determine whether the lot meets extraordinary conditions that would cause a peculiar, exceptional or undue hardship on the property owner. 
• Site/Drainage Plan Review Checklist: Complete for building applications; preliminary/final plat applications; landscaping permit applications; site grading/drainage permit applications; utilities permit applications and/or paving/parking surface permit applications. For the aforementioned permit applications, this form and the corresponding General Planning Application Form are required for review and processing.