Zoning

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Zoning regulates land uses within the City. Each parcel in the City is assigned to a zone which describes the regulations under which that land may be used. The Zoning Code identifies allowable uses and sets standards such as minimum lot size, maximum building height, and minimum front yard depth. View the zoning map.

Sec. 26-5. - Violations and penalties.

(a) It shall be unlawful to locate, erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, change, maintain or use any building or land in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or any amendment or supplement thereto adopted by the city council. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or any amendment or supplement thereto, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00). Each and every day during which such illegal location, erection, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, change, maintenance or use continues shall be deemed to be a separate offense.

(b) In case any building is or is proposed to be located, erected, constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, changed, maintained or used, or any land is or is proposed to be used in violation of this chapter or any amendment or supplement thereto, the city council, the city attorney, any officer or official of the city, the zoning inspector, or any citizen or property owner of property within the city limits may, in addition to other remedies provided by law, institute appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful location, erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, maintenance or use; to restrain, correct or abate such violation; to prevent the occupancy of the building, structure or land; or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.


Businesses


  • Interior Improvements
If you plan to make physical improvements to the inside of your existing business (i.e. add partition walls, restrooms, electrical connection, etc), you may need to secure a permit first. Contact City Hall at (660) 679-4182 to determine if a permit is required. Depending on the extent of the proposed improvements, approvals from other departments such as the Fire Department may also be required

  • Exterior Improvements
If you plan to make physical improvements to the outside of your existing business, contact City Hall as you will need to secure design review approval and/or permits first. Contact the Planning Division for the level of design review that may be required.

Residential