Land Development Procedures

Residential Property Development Process -

The Residential Property Development Process is accomplished in two basic (2) steps.

Step 1: Pre-Development Review Conference & Application - the proposal stage. 

• The proposal step allows the applicant an opportunity to explain the project with a narrative and illustrate using a site plan.  Site Plan Submittal Requirements
• Similarly, it gives the County an opportunity to review the proposal to determine feasibility and the necessary requirements in order to achieve the proposed project and communicate those requirements to the applicant.
• Each of the below reviews are completed regardless of the proposal and may result in Step 2 requirements.
  • Site Plan Review -
  • Departmental Reviews -
    1. Planning Division - Critical Areas and Setbacks Review
    2. Environmental Health - On-Site Sewage Review
    3. Environmental Health - Drinking Water Review
    4. Fire Marshal - Fire Equipment Access Review
    5. Transportation - Road Access Review
    6. Stormwater Utility
• A checklist is sent to the applicant outlining Step 2 with instructions on how to proceed (bulleted checklist).
• This checklist transitions the applicant to Step 2 of the Property Development Process.
• Each Pre-Development Conference Review provides a checklist that is customized according to the proposed project.
• Electronic submittals can be accepted through our Online Permitting System, SmartGov

Step 2: Land Use Permit Application & Review - application for land use permit. 

• The Pre-Development Conference Review will outline the basic the documentation required to be submitted for this step.
  • Minimum submittals are a completed application and detailed site plan. Larger projects will usually require more documents, Follow the checklist.
  • If the application is incomplete in anyway including incorrect payment amount or non-payment, it will not be accepted.
• Application materials will be reviewed for adequate quality
  • Departmental Reviews -but not limited too
    1. Planning Division - Critical Areas and Setbacks Review
    2. Environmental Health - On-Site Sewage Review
    3. Environmental Health - Drinking Water Review
    4. Fire Marshal - Fire Equipment Access Review
    5. Transportation - Road Access Review
    6. Stormwater Utility
    7. Public Utility District
• All balances are due at time of the permit submittal and before a Notice of Decision may be issued.
• Subdividing properties will go through a similar repeat process for Blueline Submittals
• Electronic submittals can be accepted through our Online Permitting System, SmartGov