Zoning

The Planning and Development Department implements the County's Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Tree Protection Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and sub area plans that impact the built environment. This department processes applications for all land-use plan amendments, rezoning, variances, special permits, appeals and other requests that are required under the Zoning Ordinance and issues Zoning Determinations.

When considering where rezoning of a property is needed or desired, one should consider the impact of the proposed zoning on nearby property, the physical suitability of the property for the proposed zoning, the length of time the property has been vacant, as well as the impact on the environment of the property. Additional rezoning considerations can be found in the Rezoning Application.