A public hearing is intended to allow the petitioner the opportunity to describe their proposed project and interested parties the opportunity to share their concerns with the reviewing authority. While all public comments are welcome, speakers should focus on those elements of the project that are within the review authority's scope of authority. Consistent with established policies, public comments may be limited in duration to make sure everyone can be heard.

Application fees are not refundable. They are intended to cover the costs necessary to review the application. 

A person owning property that is subject to the zoning code can submit an application to amend the text of the zoning code. The application will need to be very specific in terms of the requested change. For your convenience, we have posted some of this information on the Permit Center page.

If the City's zoning regulations don't include the use you'd like to do, you can submit an application to amend the regulations. The details for that process are posted HERE.