Discretionary Permits

If your Development permit application is a Discretionary Use, it is presented before the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for their review and consideration. The MPC can Approve, Approve with Conditions, or Refuse the Development Permit application. An appeal can be made by the applicant/owner, Developer, or by any person deemed to be affected by the decision. If no appeal is made, the Development Permit can then be issued.

Should an appeal be made, then this process goes before the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) for their review and consideration. The SDAB can agree with the original approval, modify the conditions, or refuse the decision. If the SDAB approves the Development Permit, all applicable safety code applications (including gas, electrical, building, and plumbing permits) must be submitted before construction or development can begin.