Zoning Office Call Script

Use this before sheds, fences, additions, ADUs, pools, and site work.

Questions to ask

• Can you confirm setbacks, height, lot coverage, and use rules for this address?
• Is a survey or plot plan required?
• Are there easements, overlays, floodplain, historic, or special district issues?

Before you call

• Write the project scope in one paragraph
• Have the property address ready
• Take notes with the date, office, and staff guidance

Helpful next steps

• Check the project guide for your scope
• Search local guides for your city or county
• Verify current requirements with the authority having jurisdiction

This page is general planning guidance, not legal, engineering, architectural, or code-compliance advice.