Zoning dictates what can happen on commercial property or sometimes residential properties.  If someone wants to deviate from those set zoning standards, they must apply for permits, specific use permits etc.  There are guidelines that issuing a specific use permit must be compliable use for the surrounding neighborhood.  This gives us an opportunity to voice our opinions and create the narrative of our community.  Our voices can help shape our community to be more neighborhood friendly.  You will find resources of zoning cases affecting our community below.