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Planning Department
Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the different types of zoning and density allowances?
2.  What are the fees?

1. What are the different types of zoning?
A1 - Agriculture One - One dwelling unit per forty (40) acres
A2 - Agriculture Two - One dwelling unit per ten (10) acres
Residential - Not to exceed two (2) units per acre (all housing types)
Commercial
Highway Interchange
RD 1 - Rural Development 1- Maximum density is governed by the following: 1) Development w/out central water and sewer is one (1) units per acre, 2) Development w/water but w/out central sewer is two (2) units per acre, 3) "standard" subdivision w/central water and sewer is two (2) units per acre, 4) Mobile Home Development w/central water and sewer is two (2) units per acre, 5) Multi-family w/central water and sewer is eight (8) units per acre.
RD 2 - Rural Development 2
Industrial
Public
Conservation
(For allowable uses in each category - see Land Development Code - Zoning Chapter)

2.  What are the fees for Zoning Compliance and a Development Permit?
Residential
For any new Residential dwelling - $200
Mobile Home Replacement - $150
Temporary Use (such as RV or camper) - $150

Commercial - Must submit a site plan application along with the following fees:
0-2500 sf - $1000 + $.03 per sf
2500 sf+  - $2500 + $.06 per sf


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