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Land Use Petitions

Current Planning provides the following types of land use petitions, and administers the petitions process, which culminates in the approval or denial of the petition request(s). A description of each type of petition is provided below. These petitions are applications to permit changes in land use, site development standards, or the legal establishment of existing uses. A full explanation of permitted land uses, and required development standards, can be obtained by reviewing our zoning ordinances. The necessary forms for these petitions are on-line.  

Rezoning petitions, in which a petitioner files a request to rezone a parcel, to permit different land uses.

Variance of use petitions, in which a petitioner files a request to vary from the uses permitted by the current zoning of a parcel.

Variance of development standards petitions, in which the petitioner files a request to vary from development standards required and associated with the current zoning of a parcel. (For example, not meeting the required setbacks, building height, parking requirements, etc.).

Special Exception Petitions, in which the petitioner files a request to permit a certain special use on a parcel, under specific circumstances, as permitted by the applicable zoning ordinance. (Types of Special Exceptions include: manufactured housing, religious, commercial, and industrial).

Approval petitions, in which a petitioner files a request to provide for development in a unique zoning district, such as a park or hospital district or the Regional Center (downtown) district.

Approval petitions, in which a petitioner files a request to provide for a modification of commitments or conditions, design, or site plan, approved under a previous petition for a parcel.

Plat petitions, in which a petitioner files a request to subdivide land into lots for development.

Vacation petitions, in which a petitioner files a request to vacate an existing plat or to remove a public right-of-way from public control (such as any portion of a public alley or street).

 
 

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