Development Checklist

Building Codes
Plans, permits, inspections, certificate of occupancy.
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Conformity
Compliance with current standards if previous use was nonconforming and discontinued for more than six months.
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Drainage
Ditches, sewers, storm-water detention.
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Driveways
Access to City street, permits, and construction specifications. 
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Economic Development
Business development, grants/loan programs, incentives.
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Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Codes
Permits and inspections required.
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Fences
Type, height, and location standards apply.
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Fire Codes
Sprinklers, extinguishers, exits, combustible materials, fire zones.
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Floodplain
Boundaries, elevations, permits.
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Historic District or Landmark
Boundaries, certificate for alteration/demolition.
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Impact Fees
Road, water, and wastewater facility impact fees.
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Off-Street Parking
Number and layout of spaces, maneuvering areas.
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Off-Street Parking
Paving specifications, drainage detention (required).
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Signs
Type, size, height, and location standards apply. Permits required.
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Specific Use Permit
Public/institutional use, church, manufactured home, child care center, sexually-oriented business, bar/dance hall, mixed use building, etc.
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Subdivision Platting
Lot split, replat, new subdivision, right-of-way dedication, easements, sidewalks, parkland dedication, etc.
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Tree Preservation
Application for removal of tree (certain shade trees having trunk 72 inches or more in circumference are protected).
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Utilities
Fees, connection, rates.
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Utilities
Water/wastewater line availability and extensions.
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Utilities
Electric service availability and extensions.
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Zoning
Uses allowed, lot size, building height and setbacks, etc.
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