FAQ H ere is a list of this departments most Frequently Asked Questions. If you do not find an answer here, please contact us or look through the rest of the site. You can learn the zoning of a specific area by calling the Zoning Office and describing the location. The street address and the names of cross streets near the property should be sufficient information. The Zoning staff will also be happy to advise you of activities allowed in any zoning district.
Requirements do vary in certain zoning districts and special situations.
Building setbacks must be included when you apply for a Building Permit. Additional information is available from the Zoning Office. Building Permits must be applied for in the Zoning Office. For a New Construction - a site plan drawn to scale showing the lot, any easements or servitudes that exist, and the proposed improvement. As with all businesses, you must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for a home-based business.