Zoning - Permit Portal

• 1. Why do I need to register for an account?

  With an account you will have the added benefits of applying for a permit, seeing a complete history of applications, access to invoices and receipts, view details on the review status of applications in your collection, and more from the convenience of your home or office, 24 hours a day. Account registration is not required for a general search the status of projects and applications.  The search results will provide the project location and review status.

• 2. How do I register for an account?

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to Permit Portal homepage.
  2. On the login page, click “New Users: Register for an Account”.
  3. After reading the registration disclaimer, click on the check box to accept the terms for online access to Public Portal and click the Continue Registration to continue the registration process.
  4. Complete your account details with the required information. Fields marked with the asterisk symbol (*) are required and must be entered to continue.
  5. Click Add New to add your contact information.
     1. Select your Contact Type and click Continue Registration. “Individual” refers to a single-person applicant. “Organization” refers a company, firm, or similar group acting as an applicant.
     2. Complete contact information and click Continue.
  6. Once you have completed you contact information, you will be prompted to complete a security check.
  7. Click Continue Registration.
  8. After the registration is complete you will receive an email confirming the registration process.
  9. You may return to the login page and log into your account.

  For additional information, please reference the Public Portal User Guide.

• 3. What Zoning Permit applications are available on the Permit Portal?

  • Commercial Land Disturbing (for changes to area outside of buildings)
  • Commercial Non-Land disturbing (for changes to existing buildings only)
  • Commercial Use & Occupancy (for businesses in commercial buildings)
  • Minor Home Occupation (for businesses at home)
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (for two residences in one home)
  • Keeping Chickens (eggs for personal use)
  • Keeping of Honey Bees (honey for personal use)
  • Permanent Sign (for businesses)
  • Tree Removal (for single-family lot)
  • Tree Removal (other than for single-family lot)

  For applications not currently available through this system visit the applications for download webpage. Over the coming months, we will continue to incorporate additional permit types to this portal. 

• 4. Can application fees be paid on the permit portal?

  Before finalizing the online submission process you will be prompted to pay applicable fees using either Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover or your checking account.

• 5. What are the application fees for Zoning permits?

  • Commercial Land Disturbing - $70
  • Commercial Non-Land disturbing - $70
  • Commercial Use & Occupancy - $70
  • Minor Home Occupation - $35
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit - $35
  • Keeping Chickens - $35
  • Keeping of Honey Bees - $35
  • Tree Removal (single family lot) - $20
  • Tree Removal (other) - $75

  To confirm applicable fees, please check the Development & Zoning Fee Schedule page.

• 6. Can I view the permit portal using a mobile phone?

  Please be advised that the Permit Portal website does not currently support  smartphones and tablets.  To register for a user account, submit a permit request, and track progress, please use a personal computer.

• 7. How can I search for my Zoning Permit status?

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the Permit Portal homepage
  2. You do not need to be registered to search permit/address/parcel/owner information in permit portal.
  3. Use the keyword search field.
  4. Enter the address The search result can be refined by using the drop-down field next to “Records”. Click on the record number to view record details.
  5. Searching on the building or planning tab will return only those types of permits.
  6. Applications you have created in the permit portal will display in the “Records” section.

  For additional information, please reference the Public Portal User Guide.

• 8. How do I submit applications that are not available on the Permit Portal?

  For applications not currently available through this system visit the applications for download webpage. Over the coming months, we will continue to incorporate additional permit types to this portal.