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Is a Variance Required

Will I Need a Variance for my Project

A variance is needed when a landowner has plans for property development do not comply with the county ordinances 46, 55, or 60. See the variance application guide below for more information on variances process.

Applications & Guides Process Videos Contact Us
All Variance applications and guides can be found in the documents library below.
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Example-Sketch-Drawing.pdf 1.92 MB
Land-Use-Permit-Application.pdf 833.00 KB
Land-Use-Permit-Application-Guide.pdf 1.02 MB
Variance-Application.pdf 52.00 KB
Variance-Application-Guide.pdf 2.06 MB
 
 
     
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