Application Overview

This section of the website provides information about preparing an application to the Planning and Urban Development Department. Before you apply, follow the steps below to make sure that you are ready to begin your application.

STEP 1. Have you confirmed your project address is listed with the Assessing Department?

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Note: Often applicants find the parcel ID does not match the street address exactly. It is important to verify with the Assessing database to make sure you are selecting the correct parcel and street address. When you apply, if the address search turns up zero results, please switch to the parcel search and enter the information from the assessing database. Please note there are two spaces between the chart and block 123^^A001. Still having trouble? Refer to Step 6 of the Instructions on How to apply through Citizen Self Service.

STEP 2. Have you prepared a Project Summary and saved it as a PDF?

A project summary is a written description of the project. It is a required document and should include the following information:

Site Plan		Historic Preservation
Project Name and Location		Project Location
Proposed uses		Project description including scope of work
Building size		Elevations showing proposed alterations
Number of residential units		Photographs of the building
Square footage of commercial space
Number of parking spaces

See Project Summary Example

STEP 3. Do you know your application type? Have you downloaded the checklist of required documents and drawings? Checked what the required fees will be?

Each application type has different submittal requirements and review standards. Be sure that you are applying under the correct application type.

If an application is missing items from the submittal checklist, it may be deemed incomplete. Checklists are fillable PDF forms. Checklists should be downloaded, filled out electronically, and saved for uploading with files in Step 4.

Site Plan, Subdivision, and Land Use Code Amendment Checklists

Application Types	Download Checklist
Minor Site Plan	Checklist
Staff review of minor site alterations, creation of impervious surface, construction of less than 10,000 SF in certain zones, or smaller changes of use.
Major Site Plan	Checklist
Planning Board review of major projects, such as multi-family developments, construction over 10,000 SF in certain zones, major site alteration or creation of impervious surface, and larger changes of use. For the checklist for amendments to approved major site plans, click here.
Subdivision	Checklist
Planning Board review of the division of land into three or more lots within any 5-year period.
Master Development Plan	Checklist
Planning Board review of large, multi-phase development program consisting of multiple buildings and site improvements on a site of one acre or more. For the checklist for amendments to approved master development plans, click here.
Conditional Use	Checklist
Planning Board review of certain conditional uses listed in Section 6.5 of the land use code.
Text Amendment	Checklist
Review of a change to the text of the land use code (Chapter 14 of the City's Code of Ordinances).
Map Amendment	Checklist
Review of a change to the City's zoning map.
Text and Map Amendment	Checklist
Review of a combined text amendment to the land use code and a change to the City's zoning map.
Contract or Conditional Rezoning	Checklist
Review of a proposal for a combined text amendment and map change through a contract or conditional rezone.

Historic Preservation Checklists

Application Type and Description	Download Checklist
Historic Preservation Administrative Review	Checklist
Staff review of minor/standard exterior alteration or site change (e.g. porch replacement, masonry work, fence installation)
Historic Preservation Board Review - Small Project	Checklist
Historic Preservation Board review of project involving limited scope of work.
Historic Preservation Board Review - Major Project	Checklist
Historic Preservation Board review of major project involving 1) new construction or building addition exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. or 2) comprehensive rehabilitation/redesign of existing structure.
Historic Preservation After-the-Fact Review	Checklist
Review of work commenced or completed without advance approval.

Fee Schedules

Applications are subject to development review and historic preservation fees. After review of your application submission, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to view and pay your invoice. Payments will be made online. Learn how to pay your invoice by reviewing the Instructions on how to pay your invoice.

Note: Developments may also be subject to impact fees. For more information, visit the Impact Fee website.

STEP 4. Are each one of your drawings and renderings saved in individual PDF file format? Do they have a descriptive PDF file name?

When preparing your PDF files for uploading, please refer to the Instructions on how to upload documents and drawings to Electronic Plan Review (e-Plan).

STEP 5. You are ready to begin!

To apply for review, you must register with Citizen Self Service. New users can register here:

Existing users can login here:

Application Overview

STEP 1. Have you confirmed your project address is listed with the Assessing Department?

STEP 2. Have you prepared a Project Summary and saved it as a PDF?

STEP 3. Do you know your application type? Have you downloaded the checklist of required documents and drawings? Checked what the required fees will be?