If you want to change what a property is used for, you can ask the city to rezone it. This means changing the property from a business zone to a residential zone, for example. To do this, you have to fill out an application and go through a special process. The process involves letting the public know about the proposed change and holding meetings where people can share their thoughts. The city will also look at how the change might affect the environment. Rezoning a property can be pretty pricey, often costing $24,000 or more just for the application. It can also take a long time - usually nine months or longer to get everything done.