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Boards & Commissions-Land Use
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Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment considers requests from property owners for variances from a variety of county laws and regulations.
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Board of License, Inspection & Review
The board hears appeals regarding the issuance, transfer, renewal, refusal, suspension, revocation, or cancellation of a county license or with respect to the effect of any county inspection.
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Historic Review Board
The Historic Review Board makes recommendations and delineations for historic district boundaries, maintains a survey of historic properties, and reviews permits relative to historic properties.
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Planning Board
The Planning Board is responsible for reviewing proposed changes to zoning, subdivision regulations, deed restrictions, and the Comprehensive Development Plan. The Board is also tasked with rendering a final decision on subdivision variances and appeals of Land Use Department interpretations of subdivision regulations.
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PMTAC
The PMTAC shall advise the Department of Land Use with the application of the provisions of the adopted International Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas Code, Energy Conservation Code and associated Codes and Standards.
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RPATAC
RPATAC is responsible for providing technical support and recommendations to the Land Use Department concerning the technical definition and criteria of any resource protection area; advising the Department when the RPATAC determines that performance standards should be amended; providing technical support and recommendations to the Board of Adjustment concerning any application made to that Board; and advising the Department when the RPATAC determines that this division, or any regulations promulgated pursuant to this division, should be amended.
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DRACs
A Design Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is responsible for reviewing land development applications to ensure compliance with the community redevelopment plan and/or design guidelines manual and making recommendations to the county Department of Land Use. In addition, the committees review and make recommendations regarding revisions and updates to the community redevelopment plan and/or design guidelines manual based on community standards.
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Board of Adjustment
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FOIA
Information on submitting a Freedom of Information Act request, application form, and policy.
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Home Improvements
A Quick Guide to Applying for a Building Permit for your Home Improvement Project
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Land Use Index
Listing of subjects and locations
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Licensed Contractor Search
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Online Services - Land Use
Explore the many online services available with the Department of Land Use such as applications and payments.
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Permits
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Home Improvements
A Quick Guide to Applying for a Building Permit for your Home Improvement Project
- Guide to Home Improvement Contracts
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Non-Residential Permits
Find permits and requirements for licensed contractors.
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Other Permits
Information on specialized permits and certificates of use
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Residential Permits
Learn about getting residential permits.
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Utility Permits
Learn more about utility permits.
- ePlans
- Elevator Compliance & Operation
- Performance Measures & Reports
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Home Improvements
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Property Maintenance Violations
Find out more about violations related to the property maintenance code.
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Zoning