Rezoning from residential to Industrial general

[Jacob G.]

Anybody have any tips about rezoning? I see there are many steps to this. 

Are there any shortcuts to lookout for?

thanks!

[Kenneth Garrett]

@Jacob G.

Look at the zoning map and confirm your current zoning district.  Then once you establish the district read what uses are allowed in that district.  If your proposed change in use is not an option as a permitted use it may be allowed as a special use.  Special uses require a public hearing and many steps to get to the hearing.  Look at the city’s comprehensive plan.  If in the comprehensive it shows your use industrial use then check out the required rules such as; lot size, required parking, lot coverage, FAR, etc.  

Going from residential to industrial is pretty dramatic unless the residential use is non-conforming and the city is looking to eliminate that use.

Good Luck.