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For map changes of any zone to the A, AG-T, SF, ERP, or P zone: $300
For map changes of any zone to the RS, RM, RR, RC, C, CH, C-AG, ML, MH, or SWDRR zone: $400 plus $40 per acre (pro-rated to the hundredth-acre (0.01 acre))
- Where an application proposes one designation from each of the above categories on a single development, only the fee for the residential, commercial, or industrial rezoning shall apply.
For Map changes of any zone to the RE zone: $2000 plus $100 per acre above 20 acres (pro-rated to the hundredth-acre (0.01 acre))
- Note: For utility scale solar developments between 20 and 40 acres, the fee is $1000. If the project is larger than 40 acres, then the pro-rated per-acre fee is added in.
For Text Amendments to the Zoning Code: $750
For any modification to an application after its official publication that will require republication: $50

For combined preliminary and final plat: $500, plus $40 per buildable lot, and $20 per outlot
For preliminary plat: $500, plus $40 per buildable lot, and $20/outlot
For final plat: $500
For any modification to an application after its official publication that will require republication: $50
For amendments to a previously approved plat: $250

For appeal of Zoning Administrator’s interpretation: $100
For Special Exceptions from zoning regulations: $175
For a Variance from zoning regulations: $175
For a Conditional Use Permit: $250
For a Conditional Use Permit Tier 2 Battery Energy Storage Systems: $500
For a Conditional Use Permit for Utility Scale Solar: $1,000
For modification of subdivision requirements: $750
For a variance from Floodplain Management Regulations: $750
For any modification to an application after its official publication that will require republication: $50

Site Plan Review Applications (including Administrator-approved Site Plans): $250

For Routine Maintenance of Existing Buildings and Facilities that requires a local building permit: $50
For grading, filling, and designed crossings which do not require a fill plan: $100
For unenclosed accessory structures such as decks, gazebos, docks, fences, etc.: $150
For grading, filling, and designed crossings which require a fill plan: $250
For enclosed structures under 600 square feet which are accessory to a residential use: $250
For Primary structures (including all residential structures), structures accessory to a commercial or industrial use, or structures 600 square feet or larger which are accessory to a residential use: $500

For Special Exception: $50
For Home Occupation (w/visit by public): $150
For Limited Slaughter Facilities: $250
For emergency Special Event (max 1 event every 2 years): $250
For temporary storage of materials by a public utility or authorized sub-contractor: $100
For Temporary Storage: $250
For outdoor storage of building materials on a property with no building permit: $100
For attached Auxiliary Dwelling Unit: $50
For Temporary Camping: $50
For temporary expansion of allowed signage: $50

Requests for a zoning compliance letter: $50
General Reinspect Fee (applied at Zoning Administrator's discretion): $50
Applications for Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption: $0
Applications requesting agricultural exemption determination: $0
Demolition Permit Applications
- No site visit required: $0
- Site visit required: $50