County Zoning

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1. What year does a mobile home need to be to moved into the county? A mobile home is required to be HUD approved which began to be regulated in June 1976 or newer.

2. Does a portable building (carports, shed etc.) need building permits? Yes, any new structure requires permits.

3. If building is smaller then a 8 x 10 will permits be required? Yes, regardless of size, any new structure requires permits.

4. If a new structure is less then $500.00 in cost, is permits required? Yes, every structure has a value, even if used material is being used in the construction.

5. If a new structure is not connected to a principal structure (ex. deck, porches...) is permits required? Yes, permits would be required.

6. How much property do I need to build on? This question is a very open-ended, do to the fact that it depends on many factors, such as zoned district, original deed, current property owners relationship to you, etc. It is best to contact the office with the specifics of the piece of property.

7. What is my zoned district? The zoned district of a piece of property is determined by the area in which it is located. It is best to contact the office with the legal description of the property in question.

8. Where do I find the legal description of a piece of property? A legal description can be found on the deed or a tax bill.

9. What is the Zoning Board of Appeals? The Zoning Board of Appeals consist of seven members which are appointed by the County Board Chairman with the advice and consent of the County Board of Commissioners.

10. What are setbacks? The horizontal distance from the lot line in question to the side of the structure facing that lot line or to the edge of the area of operation of the principal use (in the case of a use which does not involve a structure).

11. Can I put a additional home on my property? No, only one dwelling may be situated on any lot or lot of record.

12. I help with the family farming operation, can I put a new home on the family farm? Additional single-famly dwellings shall be permitted on an agricultural lot of record provided the occupants of said single-family dwellings are directly related by birth, marriage of adoption to the owners and residents of the lot of record.

13. Are permanent foundations required on mobile homes? Yes, The foundation shall extend into the ground below the frost line so as to attach and become apart of the real estate (basement, concrete slab or concrete perimeter with mortared concret block). No longer is vinyl skirting allowed.