If you would like to build a one story home in the R-1 zone or a home in the R-E zoning district…
If you are planning to add a second floor addition of 150 sf or more or build a new two story home, your proposed house will need to meet all two-story development objective design standards. Otherwise, a discretionary planning application called Single Family Individual Review (IR) is required in advance of your building permit submittal...
- Application Form(PDF, 1MB)
- Two-Story Objective Design Standards(PDF, 129KB)
- Individual Review (IR) Prelim Process - updated September 2024(PDF, 213KB)
- Individual Review (IR) Process(PDF, 130KB)
- Individual Review (IR) Process Flowchart(PDF, 130KB)
- Individual Review (IR) Guidelines(PDF, 1MB)
- Individual Review (IR) Statement of Understanding(PDF, 40KB)
- Individual Review (IR) Submittal Checklist - updated August 2024(PDF, 726KB)
- IR Guidelines Key Points Checklist(PDF, 544KB)
- Single-Family Zoning Technical Manual(PDF, 4MB)
If you’d like to propose the development of additional housing with an accessory dwelling unit…
If you’d like to use a Home Improvement Exception (HIE) to reduce specific development regulations for a home remodel that maintains at least 75% of the existing exterior walls...
If a protected tree or other unique land feature is limiting the use of your property and you would like relief from the strict interpretation of the Zoning Code...
Other Helpful Forms
- Fences in the Public Right of Way Policy(PDF, 162KB)
- Grading and Drainage Guidelines for New Single-Family Residences(PDF, 37KB)
- Home Business Limitations(PDF, 107KB)
- Hearing Request and Appeal Form(PDF, 132KB)
- Application Withdrawal Form(PDF, 26KB)
- Accessory Structures - e.g. garages, sheds, A/C units, etc(PDF, 102KB).
- Historic Review (Quick Guide) - updated July 2024(PDF, 177KB)