
Rezoning Requests – 5 pm of the third Wednesday before the end of each month.Preliminary/Final Development Plans – 5 pm of the second Wednesday before the end of each month.Download our Guide to Variances and the Variance Process brochure below.īoard of Zoning & Planning Deadlines – The following deadlines are in place to allow enough time for Staff review prior each Board of Zoning & Planning Work Session: In order for a variance to be granted, the Board of Zoning & Planning must find that practical difficulties unique to the property exist that prevent full compliance with the zoning requirement.

A variance is a granting of relief from Unified Development Ordinance standards, and can only be authorized by the Board of Zoning & Planning. Variance Process – Should your improvement project not meet the City’s zoning standards, a variance may be required. Contact the Planning Division for assistance with the variance process by completing the email form below. Seek a variance from the Board of Zoning & Planning.The Unified Development Ordinance regulates land use and development within the City. Zoning regulations protect property values by ensuring new development is compatible with the surrounding community and maintains the character of established neighborhoods.īuilding plans are reviewed by the Planning Officer–as well as the Engineering Division and Parks & Recreation Department on all new buildings–to ensure compliance with all provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance. If plans are in compliance, they are approved and forwarded for Building Review. If plans do NOT conform to Unified Development Ordinance zoning requirements, the applicant is given two options:
