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Early assistance for zoning and development

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Commonly asked zoning questions

Check our commonly asked zoning questions ↗ before reaching out.


Call or email for general help

For basic zoning, project, and property questions, contact:

When reaching out, provide:

  • Property address or tax account number
  • Details about the information you need
  • Preference for a phone call or email response

Response time: We aim to reply within 2 business days.

Call duration: Discussions are up to 15 minutes.

✔️ Best for: Quick questions about a specific site or zoning process.

Not for: Written land use determinations or general zoning topics unrelated to a site.


Need more details? Schedule a 15-minute appointment

Book a free 15-minute online appointment for:

  • A deeper conversation about a specific site or project.
  • A meeting with staff for follow-up questions.

Schedule an appointment. ↗


Zoning confirmation letters

Request a Zoning Confirmation Letter to get:

  • A written analysis of zoning rules for a property
  • Simple or complex zoning reviews
  • Land Use Compatibility Statements (LUCS)
  • An analysis of specific situations or questions along with documentation.

Request a letter. ↗


Zoning and Infrastructure Review

Early assistance appointments

Discuss zoning rules, key requirements, and potential issues early in your project.

Choose from:

  • Meeting or notes with planner; or
  • Meeting or notes with planner and infrastructure staff (transportation, water, sewer, etc.)

Explore early assistance options for zoning and infrastructure review. ↗


Pre-permit zoning plan check

Your project or site must meet zoning requirements. Get a pre-permit zoning plan check before applying for a building permit.

Options:

  • Submit site plans with elevations for review
  • Request a summary of zoning rules for a site

Get a pre-permit zoning plan check. ↗


Design advice requests

Get early feedback from the Design Commission or Historic Landmarks Commission. Get design advice before submitting a Design or Historic Resource Review.

✔️ Best for: Large projects that require design or historic review.

Not: Design advice is not a land use review. Decisions are not made when getting design advice.

Request design advice. ↗


Pre-application conferences

Projects needing a Type III or IV land use review.

Meet with staff before submitting your land use review application to:

  • Confirm application requirements, procedures, and regulations
  • Get early feedback on your project

Schedule a pre-application conference. ↗