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ZONING :: GENERAL INFORMATION
 What is Zoning?
How does zoning change?
Who may apply for a zoning change?
Where do I get a zoning change application?
How long will the zoning process take?
Zoning establishes the types of land
uses permitted on a specific tract of land. Zoning also regulates the
size, intensity, and height of development, as well as signage,
screening, and parking related to development.
Arlington has 27 zoning districts,
which are broadly grouped into residential, commercial, industrial,
and special districts. Specific information regarding each district
can be obtained in the City of Arlington's Zoning Ordinance.
The zoning on a specific piece of
property can change only through a public hearing process. This
process allows public participation from the applicant, interested
citizens, and decision makers. The process requires public
notification, public hearings, and final approval by the City Council.
An applicant may seek a change to
establish a use not permitted in the current zoning district. The
applicant may use the zoning process to request rezoning to a district
that will permit the use outright, with conditions, or by a Specific
Use Permit.
Conditional use means the land use is
permitted if certain conditions are met. Conditions typically involve
screening, buffering, and/or size requirements.
Specific Use Permits are permitted
exclusively by specific permit approval by the Council. Applicants
interested in obtaining a Specific Use Permit should file an
application for zoning change noting the "SUP" option on the
form. Fees and processing of an SUP are similar to a zoning case.
Anyone may apply for a zoning change;
however, permission of the property owner is required. A place is
provided on the zoning application for the owner's signature, whether
a single owner or a corporation. In all cases, the owner's notarized
signature must be on the application.
Zoning application packets includes a disclosure of interest form, a fee
schedule, and an application, may be obtained from the Development
Services Desk. Some forms may be obtained from our online
forms page.
The zoning process will take
approximately twelve (12) weeks to complete.
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