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Rezoning
Rezoning is the act of changing the zoning classification of land. A zone is a designation which permits certain uses of land, and building within which certain yards and open spaces are required as well as height limits for building imposed. It is a mapped area to which a uniform set of regulations applies.
Rezoning cases are heard by the Planning Commission on the second Tuesday of each month and the Board of Supervisors on the third Monday of each month. Applications must be filed by the first Friday of the preceding month. The applicants must hold a pre-application consultation with the Planning Director before filing the application. This consultation reviews the purpose of the rezoning and allows for other options (if any) to be given to the applicant before filing. Once the application is filed, it is processed and sent out to the appropriate agencies for review. Also, the application is available to the public for review and comment. The public hearings are advertised in the local paper for two (2) consecutive weeks prior to the meetings, and adjacent property owners are notified of the proposed rezoning.
A Staff Report is prepared by staff for the Commission and a copy mailed to the applicant. The Planning Commission sends its recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors 2006 Public Hearing Schedule
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