City of Hartford - Permit Center

Zoning Permit

Description A zoning permit is required prior to the establishment of those land uses specifically listed in Appendix A (Land Use matrix) of the zoning code.

Decisionmaker Zoning administrator

Appeals The zoning administrator's decision can be appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals within 30 days of the final decision.

Application Fee

Accessory structure - $15
Single-family - $50
Two-family - $50

Submittal Deadline

None - This application can be submitted anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

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If I submit an application and it is not approved, can I get my application fee back?

Application fees are not refundable. They are intended to cover the costs necessary to review the application.

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Can a decision made by the Zoning Administrator be appealed?

The Zoning Administrator is authorized to make various decisions which are administrative in nature. All such decisions can be appealed to the Board of Appeals. Details about the procedures and other details are posted here. An appeal must be made soon after the decision.

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What is a determination of completeness?

When we receive a development application, staff will review the materials to make sure the application submittal is complete and ready for formal review. If an application submittal is not complete, staff will notify the applicant and describe the parts that are not complete.

A determination that an application is complete means the application is ready for formal review and does not suggest the applicant has provided sufficient information in all regards or preclude the reviewing authority from requesting additional information it deems appropriate.

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Primary Staff Contact

Jacob Maas, Director of Community Development

(262) 673-8265

[email protected]

About Reviewers

The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

Planning staff provides technical support to the Common Council, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process.

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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with City regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.

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