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Annual Reports - 2024 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989.
Board of Appeals Application & Instructions - For variances, special exceptions & appeals.
Comprehensive Plan - Adopted April 13, 2010 (amended on March 2, 2021)
Comprehensive Rezoning - Learn about the 2011 Comprehensive Rezoning process
Deed Restrictions - Sample document
Fee Schedule- The costs associated with obtaining printed versions of various publications
FIDS Conservation Easement - Sample conservation easement for sites containing forested interior dwelling bird species.
Forest Conservation Areas - A Guide for Property Owners.
Forest Conservation Regulations - amended July 21, 2020
Forest Conservation Technical Manual
Green Infrastructure Plan - August 2019, 39 MB, includes all appendices
- Historic Green Infrastructure Plan - January 2008
Technical Reports from the Green Infrastructure Plan - Ecosystem Services, Green Infrastructure, and Water Quality
Growth Study - prepared by Sage Policy Group, Inc. for the Office of Economic Development, dated January 2007
Historic District Nomination Form - Application and Instructions
Land Preservation Parks & Recreation Plan- Adopted in 2017
Landscape Agreements are generated through OpenGov application
- letter of credit example
- escrow letter example
Lot Consolidation/Reconfiguration Findings of Fact - Form for applicants with lot consolidation or reconfiguration projects within or partially within the Critical Area a means to provide information required for findings of fact. An example is provided here.
2019 Master Water & Sewer Plan - approved July 22, 2019, amended February 22, 2024
Nuisance Flooding Plan - adopted September 15, 2020
Rezoning Application & Instructions
Road Improvement Strategic Plan - 40 MB, dated April 2007, prepared by JMT
Road Widening Dedication form and Easement formSoil Survey - 1973 document from NRCS
Submittal Requirements - Fee schedule, required copies, deadlines, and signage specifications (updated on 2/2024)
Subdivision Regulations - Effective May 1, 2011 (updated December 19, 2017)
- Historic Subdivision Regulations - April 15, 1976 - April 30, 2011.
Traffic Impact Study - Policy, Guidelines
Zoning Ordinance (.pdf) - Effective May 1, 2011 (updated August 2, 2025)
- Historic Zoning Ordinance - July 1, 1993 - April 30, 2011
