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For a building permit or inspection, contact the Risk Reduction Department.
If your development project is more detailed, complex, or is within a specific zoning district, it may require an application for a Planning, Zoning, or Subdivision review and approval process per the Manhattan Development Code (MDC) prior to applying for and getting approval on a building permit and/or building inspection.
We give you two options for submitting an application - print or online. Instructions are included with the print application PDF you will download. If you choose to submit an application online, please read the Instructions PDF beforehand. You will find it easier to process your application through our online option, which will allow you to attach any required documentation and pay.
Pre-Application Conference
Before making an application for the actions below, you may need to schedule a pre-application conference to discuss what is being proposed, review submission requirements, and review the application and approval process. Please use this online form and scheduler to get started. You will be able to upload any relevant documents as well.
The purpose of a pre-application conference is to familiarize the applicant with the development review and approval process, provide for an exchange of information with City staff, advise the applicant as to key planning, zoning and engineering, and other considerations, and to determine the information required to accompany an application. They are generally required for Annexations, Rezonings, Preliminary Plats, Replats, Substantial Modifications to a Planned Unit Development, Conditional Uses, and any other request the Zoning Administrator deems advisable to do so. There is no fee for a pre-application conference. They are held on a set schedule, twice a month on alternating Thursdays. You will need to schedule the meeting at least seven days prior.
Deadlines
Process |
Print |
Online |
Instructions |
Pre-Application Meeting Required |
Neighborhood Meeting Required |
Final Decision Maker |
Approximate Decision Time Frame |
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Annexation |
Print Application |
Online Application |
Instructions |
Yes | Yes | City Commission |
90-120 days |
Appeal |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | No |
No | Board of Zoning Appeals |
|
Conditional Use Permit |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | Yes | ||
Exception |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | No | Board of Zoning Appeals |
|
Final Development Plan | Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | No | No | Planning Board | |
Floodplain Development: Flood-proofing |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | Yes | Floodplain Administrator | |
Floodplain Development: Modifying an Existing Building |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | Yes | Floodplain Administrator |
|
Floodplain Development: New Construction on Crawlspace |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | Yes | Floodplain Administrator | |
Floodplain Development: New Construction on Fill |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | Yes | Floodplain Administrator |
|
Historic District: Major Project |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | Yes | Historic Resource Board |
|
Historic District: Minor Project |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | Yes | Zoning Administrator | |
Limited Use (Residential District) |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | No | No | Zoning Administrator | |
Limited Use (Commercial District) | Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | No | No | Zoning Administrator | |
Lot Line Adjustment |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | No | Planning Board |
|
Partition |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | No | No | Zoning Administrator | |
Rezoning |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | Yes | Planning Board |
|
State or Municipality Owned/Operated Facility |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | Yes | City Commission | |
Subdivision: Final Plat |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | No | Planning Board |
|
Subdivision: Preliminary Plat |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | Yes | Planning Board |
|
Telecommunications Administrative Permit |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions |
No |
No |
Zoning Administrator |
|
Variance |
Print Application | Online Application | Instructions | Yes | No | Board of Zoning Appeals |
FORMS
Some applications require additional information which is communicated through one of the following forms.
If you have submitted an application online, you have already completed the necessary form.
The following are for those who want to print out their applications.
Form |
Print |
In conjunction with an application |
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Deviation |
Print Application |
Online Application | Subdivision |
Non-conforming Use Registration | Print Application |
Online Application | None |
Protest Petition |
Print Application |
Online Application | Rezoning |
Site Plan |
Print Application |
Online Application | Conditional Use Permit |
Utility Release |
Print Application |
Online Application | Subdivision |
Waiver | Print Application |
Online Application | Subdivision |