What is a non-conforming use?
A use of a building, structure, or land that does not conform to the uses approved in the current Zoning Ordinance, but that is a lawful use because it was undertaken before the current regulations were adopted. The same non-conforming use may continue with a change of ownership, only if the same non-conforming use is re-established within 30 months. Only incidental alterations are permitted use. A non-conforming use cannot be changed to another non-conforming use.

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1. Where can I get a schedule of the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals meetings?
2. Where can I find agendas and minutes for the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals?
3. Where can I get an application for the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals?
4. Who is on the Planning Commission?
5. Who is on the Board of Zoning Appeals?
6. Where can I find parcel information for my property?
7. What is my property zoned and what can I build on it?
8. What can a building or property be used for?
9. Is my property in the floodplain?
10. What is a Land Use Plan?
11. What is an Urban Growth Boundary?
12. How do I rezone my property?
13. What is the process for annexation or rezoning?
14. My house is zoned commercially, what happens if it burns down?
15. My business does not conform to the current zoning...what should I do?
16. What is a non-conforming use?
17. What is a non-complying structure?
18. What does it mean to be legal non-conforming?
19. What is the Major Thoroughfare Plan?
20. What is the process for subdividing my property?
21. What is the process for Site Plan approval?
22. What is a Specific Plan District (SP) and what is the process for approval?
23. When is Planning Commission approval required?
24. Is there a maximum size for accessory structures?
25. What is a "setback?"
26. How do I measure the setback?
27. Is a permit required to install a fence?
28. How long is a Use on Appeal good for?
29. Can the Board of Zoning Appeals grant a variance to allow a use that is not permitted in a particular zone?
30. Can I operate a business from my home?
31. Does the City enforce restrictive covenants?