Development Permits

Complete the development application in its entirety. Anyone can apply for a development permit, but the property owner(s) contact information/signature is always required.

The Site Plan must clearly indicate:

• location of the proposed development in relation to the closest property line(s) and existing structures
• location of existing/proposed on-site private sewage disposal system (pump out, field, mound, etc.) and source of water (well, cistern)
• location of existing/proposed access
• location of any utilities, pipelines, and gas/oil wells
• location of any wetlands, rivers/drainage courses, and bodies of water
• location of customer parking (if a business)
• any other details that may be required by the Development Authority

For your convenience, you may utilize the County's public WebMap/GIS system to prepare your site plan.

Note: You can use the same site plan for both your development application and building permit application

Here is an example of a site plan:

Include information and drawings for the development including:

• floor plan 
  • size/dimensions and labels of each room
• elevation plan
  • height of walls
  • roof pitch
  • location of all windows and doors
  • exterior design of the building

Use the templates, below, if you do not have existing plans.

Note: Although engineering isn't required for your development application, you will require engineered design and stamped drawings for your building permit application. Engineered design and stamped drawings are also required for floating slab foundations for garages/shops that are larger than 24' x 26'.

Is your proposed development primarily planned to be used for agricultural purposes (livestock, storage of farm machinery, etc.)? If so, you must submit a Farm Building Declaration with your development permit application.

Note: Although farm buildings do not require building permit approval, development permit and other Safety Code Permits (electrical, gas, plumbing, private sewage) may be required.

If your development application is for a business, attach a separate document including details of the business for your development application:

• business name and contact information
• description of the business and what it entails
• number of employees
• number of employees (not owners of the property) residing on the property
• estimated number of client/customer trips expected on a daily basis
• proposed truck route
• whether or not clients/customers will be entering the building
• hours of operations/days of the week open to the public
• any lights, noise, dust, etc. detectable past the property boundaries?
• details about any signage associated with the business
• any other additional information as requested by the Development Authority

*Your business will be added to the County Business Directory

Submit the development application fee in accordance to the development permit fee schedule. Payment can be submitted to the County Administration Office or paid online. 

Note: If there is no rural address sign on the subject property, add the cost of a rural address sign ($52.50) to your application fee and a rural address will be applied to the property.