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Amendment to PUD A proposed change/modification to an existing planned unit development (PUD) Show Less Show More Board of Zoning & Housing Appeals An aggrieved person, or any officer, department, or board of the City who believes the Building Commissioner or Zoning Administrator or another administrative official made an error in an order, requirement, decision, or determination, may appeal such action to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Show Less An aggrieved person, or any officer, department, or board of the City who believes the Building Commissioner or Zoning Admini... Show More Code Interpretation When there is uncertainty or disagreement as to the intent or meaning of a zoning ordinance standard or the zoning map, a person can ask the Zoning Administrator for an interpretation. Show Less When there is uncertainty or disagreement as to the intent or meaning of a zoning ordinance standard or the zoning map, a per... Show More Conditional Use Amendment Although each zoning district is intended for a predominant type of land use, there are a number of uses that may be appropriate under certain conditions. These are referred to as “conditional uses” and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine if the propose use is appropriate for the proposed location and the surrounding area. Show Less Although each zoning district is intended for a predominant type of land use, there are a number of uses that may be appropri... Show More Conditional Use Permit Although each zoning district is primarily intended for a predominant type of land use, there are some uses that may be appropriate under certain conditions. These are referred to as “conditional uses” and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Show Less Although each zoning district is primarily intended for a predominant type of land use, there are some uses that may be appro... Show More House Move Requests to move a building to another location on the lot or to another lot must be reviewed by the Plan Commission. Show Less Show More Landscaping Plan Review The Plan Commission reviews landscaping plans for all new structures and uses and to changes or additions to existing structures and uses in all zoning districts except in the A-1, ER, Rs-1, Rs-2, Rs-3, Rs-4, and Rd-1 districts. Show Less The Plan Commission reviews landscaping plans for all new structures and uses and to changes or additions to existing structu... Show More Lighting Plan Review Prior to installing any outdoor light fixtures, the Zoning Administrator must review plans to ensure compliance. Show Less Show More Plan Commission Consultation A developer may meet with the Plan Commission to obtain nonbinding feedback on a concept plan Show Less Show More Planned Unit Development (PUD) A planned unit development (PUD) is established to encourage large-scale and quality development of vacant or underutilized tracts of land as part of a comprehensive design. Show Less A planned unit development (PUD) is established to encourage large-scale and quality development of vacant or underutilized t... Show More Rezoning The Common Council may change the district boundaries (i.e., change the zoning designation of one or more properties). Show Less Show More Sign Appeal Sign variances are intended to allow flexibility to the sign regulations while still fulfilling the purpose of the regulations. Show Less Sign variances are intended to allow flexibility to the sign regulations while still fulfilling the purpose of the regulatio... Show More Sign Plan Review A sign permit must be issued for permanent and temporary signs, except for those signs listed in s. 17.0704 of the zoning code. Show Less A sign permit must be issued for permanent and temporary signs, except for those signs listed in s. 17.0704 of the zoning cod... Show More Site Plan and Architectural Review The Plan Commission reviews site plans and architectural plans to promote compatible development. Show Less Show More Temporary Sign Permit Include but are not limited to banners, emblems, portable signs, inflatables, wind signs including balloons, pennants and streamers or any other sign that moves in the wind (excluding national or state flags), or any other temporary advertising media intended to identify, convey information, or direct attention to a product, service, place, activity or business.  Show Less Include but are not limited to banners, emblems, portable signs, inflatables, wind signs including balloons, pennants and str... Show More Temporary Use Some land uses are temporary in nature and may be authorized by the Zoning Administrator or by the Plan Commission. Show Less Show More Zoning Text Amendment The Common Council may, by Ordinance, amend, change, or supplement the text of the zoning code. Show Less Show More