Frequently Asked Questions

To find out what you’re allowed to build or do on a property, refer to the City’s Land Use Tables starting in Section 2.31 of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC). The tables list permitted uses by zoning district. They indicate whether a use is:

• Allowed by right

• Not permitted

• Allowed with conditions (L)

• Allowed with a Special Use Permit (S)

The Land Use Tables function like a grid — match the zoning district (columns) with the use type (rows) to find your answer.

Use the City’s interactive GIS map to check a property's zoning:

• Turn on the ULDC – 2025 layer.

• Enter an address or County Parcel ID in the bottom-right search box.

• The zoning districts will appear color-coded on the map.

Refer to the ULDC:

• For residential zoning, see Section 2.21 – Residential District Dimensional Standards

• For nonresidential zoning, see Section 2.23 – Nonresidential District Dimensional Standards

These sections provide requirements such as:

• Minimum lot size

• Building setbacks

• Maximum height

• Minimum frontage

Property lines are shown on plats or surveys:

• A plat is a recorded legal document showing property boundaries.

• A survey is a detailed drawing prepared by a licensed professional.

You can hire a licensed surveyor, engineering firm, or architect to prepare these documents if you don’t already have them.

All applications must be submitted online through the City’s Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal:

• Create an account on CSS

• Choose “Apply for a Permit” or “Submit a Plan”, depending on the type of application

• Use the search bar to find specific applications

No paper applications are accepted — all materials must be uploaded through CSS.

Please refer to the City’s Planning Fee Schedule, available on our website.

Submittal deadlines vary depending on the type of application and when you want it processed:

• Plat applications: Submit by the second-to-last Tuesday of the month to be reviewed the following month.

• Other planning applications (e.g., Zoning Map Amendments, Special Use Permits, Variances, etc.): Submit by the second Tuesday of the month.

Make sure all required documents are included to avoid delays.