Applications
Businesses
- Building, Site, & Operation (BSO) Plan
Approval process, through the Plan Commission, for new or existing businesses relating to their buildings, sites, and/or operations - Business Registration
The registration/approval required for the operation of any business within the City - Home Occupation
The registration/approval required for the operation of any business within a home within the City
Conditional Use Grant
- Conditional Use Grant (CUG)
Approval process for certain land uses, as defined in the Zoning Code
Land Divisions
- Certified Survey Map (CSM)
Approval process for the division of land involving four lots or less
Sheds & Accessory Structures
- Garden Shed
Outbuildings 120 square feet in size or less in size - Accessory Structure
Outbuildings over 120 square feet in size
Rezonings
- Rezoning: Non-Planned Developments
Typical Rezonings and 2020 Land Use Plan Amendments - Rezoning: Planned Developments
Rezonings and 2020 Land Use Plan Amendments for Planned Developments
Zoning Board of Appeals
- Board of Appeals: Administrative Appeal
Variance requests where City interpretation of the Zoning Code is being appealed - Board of Appeals: Dimensional Variance
Variance request where a size or dimension requirement is being appealed
Miscellaneous Permits
- Building Relocation
Relocation of an existing structure to a different property - Permanent Sign Permit: Details relating to the installation/placement of any permanent signage
- Temporary Sign Permit: Details relating to the installation/placement of any temporary signage
- Zoning Permits
The permit process for the installation or replacement of any driveways, patios, walkways, fences, retaining walls, and other select projects - Backyard Chickens - Zoning Permit: Permit application and regulations for having chickens on lots less than 120,000 square feet in size.
- Culvert Permit: Permit for a new culvert or culvert replacement. (A permit is not required if the City is doing the culvert replacement for 1&2 family homes, the City only replaces culverts for 1&2 family homes.)
Please visit the Building Permits section of the website for other permit information and applications.
Miscellaneous Information
- Fee Schedule
A basic breakdown of Planning Services the fees.Pay for Planning Related Items online here (Service fee applies) - Deck Information
Information relating to the construction of a deck
- Pool and Spa Information
Information relating to the installation of a pool or spa - Surveyor Listing
A listing of surveyors in the general area - Wetland Information
Information relating to wetland delineations/marking and a request form for a SEWRPC wetland delineation. - DNR Assured Wetland Delineation Professionals Listing
- A listing from the DNR of Assured wetland professionals