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1. Can I divide and sell a piece of my property?

This requires a land division approved by the City Commission, and must conform with the City's zoning ordinance. Applications are available from the Public Works Administration office.

2. What are zoning regulations?

These are codes which regulate what a property owner can do with their property, such as the size and location of a new home or a home addition. The city zoning regulations are available for review on the City's website.

3. How do I find out what my property is zoned?

You can find a zoning map on our website which gives zoning designations. Each property's zoning is also listed under the "Property Information" icon on the City's website home page.

4. What is a variance?

Improvements which do not comply with zoning regulations may sometimes be approved through a formal variance application. A public hearing is held and variances are only approved by the zoning board of appeals. Application forms and additional information can be obtained from the Public Works Administration office.

5. What is the difference between zoning codes and building codes?

Zoning codes regulate how a given section of land can be used and what type of structures can be built on a certain location. Zoning is used to govern how a building will function in its potential location within a zoning district. Building codes deal exclusively with the structures built on your lot. These codes work to ensure the safety and accessibility of your home or building according to the International Building Code also known as the International Residential Code IRC). These building codes establish a set of rules that are made to ensure the level of performance, quality of standards, and safety any structure must adhere to.