Do I need a Development Order?

All proposed multiple-family residential, commercial, institutional, infrastructure, industrial
development projects and subdivisions must obtain a Development Order before beginning any site work activities and the issuance of a building permit.

In addition, Limited Development Orders are required for the following activities:

• Type A - A project proposing redevelopment, such as: a pond excavation for agricultural use or single family amenity; improvements with no impacts (up to 100 square feet impervious), or sealcoat and striping
• Type B - A project proposing redevelopment, with an impervious addition up to 2,500 square feet
• Type C - A project proposing redevelopment, with an outdoor recreation facility or county-owned public water access
• Type D - A project proposing redevelopment of new utility lines in existing rights-of-way or easement; improvements with insignificant impacts to public facilities; or improvements to county rights-of-way thru incorporated areas
• Type E - The process for dividing a parcel of land into two separate conforming parcels (Note: There is a separate process for dividing a parcel or parcels of land into more than two parcels at one time.)

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