Zoning Verification Letters are a formal document prepared by city staff. Zoning Letters are generally requested by property owners, mortgage lenders, appraisers, and legal advisors. They are sometimes required by purchasers or lenders when a property is sold or refinanced. These letters verify the zoning district of a property. Depending on the information required, a Zoning Letter can provide information on:
- Zoning Classification and, if applicable, information Overlay Districts
- Permitted uses / Legal land uses
- Development and Land Use Approval History
- FEMA Flood Plain information
- Known current zoning violations
Zoning letters are typically provided within 3 business days, but properties requiring substantial research may take longer to complete. If the completion time is expected to exceed one week, staff will notify you.
You can request a Zoning Verification Letter online. The fee is $50 per address.
Questions
Not sure whether you need a zoning letter? General zoning information, including the interactive self-serve zoning map and links to the zoning code, are available in the tabs above. You may also contact the Planning Division at 763-572-3592 with general questions.