Welcome to the Harper County Planning and Zoning Department. Hopefully you will be able to locate answers to questions related to planning, zoning, floodplain, and general land use.
Applications
Zoning Permit (Building Permit) - Application fee of $75
Change of Zoning Classification - Application fee of $250
Special Use - Application fee of $275
Conditional Use - Application fee of $200
Variance from Zoning Regulations - Application fee of $200
Site Plan Application - No Fee
Floodplain Development - Application Fee of $150
Please note that some projects may require additional permits from the Department of Agriculture - Division of Water Resources, or the Army Corps of Engineers.
MEETING DATES & DEADLINES
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2022 Official County Newspaper - The Anthony Republican - Publication Day - Wednesday
General Information
Regular meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Meeting places to be announced.
Complete applications and all supporting material must be received by staff no later than the close of business on the deadlines listed above. Deadlines falling on a county holiday require information to be submitted by the close of business on the preceding day of business. Applications deemed by staff to be incomplete will be rejected.
PERMIT INFORMATION
Prior to the construction, reconstruction, moving, or structural alteration of any structure or the improvement of land prior to its use or the use of any land or structure being changed to any other use, an application for a Zoning Permit must be completed when required and approved by the zoning administrator. Either the property owner or a contractor as an agent may obtain the permit.
Fees
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Application fee of $75
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Application fee of $50 - Sign Only
Permits
Other Requirements
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Structures used solely for agricultural purposes do not require an application fee. However, an application is required to be completed.
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No permit is required for structures less than 150 square feet of ground area in the county.
PLANNING BOARD
Vice-Chairperson
Commissioner District #1 - 2022
Kevin Alexander
Chairperson
Commissioner District #2 - 2021
Larry Olivier
Member
Commissioner District #3 - 2022
Members
Secretary
Jackie Keim
Member At Large - 2023
Debra Blanchat
Member At Large - 2021
Steve Bellesine
REGULATIONS
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Floodplain
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County Floodplain Regulations (PDF)
City of Harper Floodplain Regulations (PDF) -
You can obtain a copy of the floodmap for any property by contacting the Community Development Office or you can print a copy from the FEMA Map Service Center.