Zoning regulations are adopted to preserve the quality of life, to promote health, safety and comfort and to protect neighborhoods from blight.

Did You Know:

 Vehicles permitted to parked in a residential neighborhood are cars, vans, pickup trucks, boats, campers or other recreational vehicles typically used by a family.

 New driveways in most instances, are required to be paved.

 All vehicles, including recreational vehicles must be parked on a driveway.

 You may have a maximum of three (3) yard or garage sales a year.

 For safety purposes, bushes, shrubs or structures should not exceed 3 feet in height above the elevation of the street pavement within the sight distance triangle of an intersection.

 Real Estate signs advertising the sale, rental, or lease of a property may only be erected on the property being offered for sale.

 Temporary signs announcing business grand openings or special events require a sign permit.

 Setbacks are areas set aside on a lot to allow for open space by prohibiting construction. Side, rear and front yard setbacks differ depending on how your property is zoned.

 Sheds over 100 square feet, pools, decks and other structures may not be constructed within the side, rear and front yard setbacks.

 Fences, 6 feet in height or less, may be installed without a building permit.

The maximum number of dogs/cats permitted per single family residence: 

3 Dogs OR 5 Cats OR A combination of 5 Dogs and Cats with no more than 3 Dogs at any time.

You can run a business from your home if:

1. The business is run by members of your family residing on the premises.

2. There are no signs or displays indicating from the exterior that a business activity is taking place.

3. There is no stock in trade or commodity sold on the premises.

4. There is no mechanical equipment used except what would be considered customary for purely domestic or household purposes.

5. There are no customers, clients, employees, etc. coming to the residence.

HELPFUL NUMBERS

Animal Control  726-6655 (South) 831-6500 (North)

Licensing/Registration
Care/Shelter
Animals at large
Noise
Feces/Manure, etc.

Public Health Sanitation  615-8900

Sewage in yard, creek, failing septic systems

Neighborhood Preservation

North of Hwy 40	615-7333
South of Hwy 40	615-4151

Residential Zoning

North of Hwy 40	615-7333
South of Hwy 40	615-4151

Accumulation of litter or rubbish
Weed growth in excess of 8 inches
Vehicles parked on unpaved surfaces
Structures in need of maintenance or repair
Commercial vehicles kept in residential neighborhoods
Stagnant water in swimming pools
Number of dogs and cats
Operating a business from the home
Multiple families living in a single family dwelling

Solid Waste Coordinator  615-8958

Household hazardous waste (questions on proper disposal)

Waste Management  615-8958

Fly-tight garbage - torn containers
Garbage stored in vehicles
Illegal dumping
Construction/demolition debris
Garbage and miscellaneous junk
Waste oil, antifreeze, etc.
Yard waste, rock, etc.
Medical waste disposal
Once a week trash service
Placement of trash containers
Residential compost complaints
Trash around dumpster/dumpster unsanitary
Vacated residence with trash at curb

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