Tuesday, January 23, 2007

WHAT IS ZONING?

What is Zoning?
Zoning is the city's tool that regulates land use, promotes orderly growth, and protects existing property owners by ensuring a convenient, attractive and functional community. The governing council along with several city and county boards and commissions make decisions on how to zone property and other zoning matters.

Why is Zoning Needed?
A city must have a blueprint to locate streets, parks and business and residential areas. Zoning is the city's tool that allows various land uses, promotes orderly growth and protects existing property owners by ensuring a convenient, attractive community. The Governing Council along with several city and county boards and commissions composed of citizen volunteers, make decisions on how to zone property and on other zoning matters.

How Do I Rezone my property?
Every proposal to change the regulations of the zoning ordinance or the boundaries of a zoning district must be presented to the Zoning Commission. The application is made by the owner of the property or an authorized agent. Before land can be developed, it must be properly zoned and platted.

What Types of Zoning Does the City Have and What is Allowed?
There are various zoning classifications throughout the city.
Did you know that you can Appeal a Zoning Decision? Upon receipt of the written appeal, the City/ County Council may: Refer the case to the Zoning Commission for a new hearing, report and recommendation, schedule its own hearing on the proposal, deny the appeal in its entirety, deny the application without prejudice, which will allow the applicant to file again within one year.

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