Apply for a Zoning Verification Letter

Step 1.Requirements

Please submit a request using the online Self-Service Portal that includes the location address and pay associated fees.

Fees: A Standard ZVL is $75 and a Custom ZVL (additional information requested) is $100. Fees are due prior to staff assignment and letter completion.

Step 2.Create an Account and Apply Online

First time users will need a valid email address to set up an account. It takes about 5 minutes to create a new account.

Apply for a ZVL under the "apply" tab then the "plans" tab.

Apply Online

Step 3.What to Expect

ZVLs are processed in approximately five business days after payment has been received.

Once you submit your request, you will receive an email notification with your invoice which can be paid with a credit card or e-check.

You can check the status and due date of your letter at any time during the process by logging into the online Self-Service Portal.

Standard ZVLs will typically include the address, zoning and zoning description, permitted uses, adjacent zoning information, overlay district, any open code cases or violations, and the most recent site plan, final plat and/or other applicable development plans.

Step 4.Letter Completion

Once completed, the ZVL and plans will be available for you to download in the online Self-Service Portal under the “attachments” tab of the ZVL application.