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Application

March, 1999

CRAWFORD COUNTY ZONING

JUDITH FREEMAN, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

111 E. FOREST, STE M; GIRARD, KS. 66743

"MAKING A BETTER TOMORROW" 316-724-618 FAX: 316-724-8823 E Mail: JFreeman@ckt.net

TO: Applicant

RE: Procedures for Zoning or Conditional Land Use Requests

The following list are steps or procedures one will be required to follow to come into compliance with the current zoning regulations for Crawford County. Also, for review, attached are permits, forms and information packets that would be required during the course of a case:

• •Applicant must be the property owner. In cases where purchasing the property is contingent on the zoning or conditional land use approval a contract to purchase must be attached to the application. (Monies exchanged between the two parties maybe erased.) If there is not contract, a notarized legal document signed by both parties must be furnished stating that both parties understand the intent of the applicant and what the property would be rezoned to.
• •Filing of a rezoning/conditional use permit:

1. All areas must be fully completed.
2. Site plans which addresses the location of any and all building. What the building will look like/landscaping. Parking must show on plans. Locations of wastewater facility. Entrance & exits to property. Any parks, play grounds, etc. must also be shown. (Even if certain construction would not occur within the first year, all future ideas must be addressed for a complete overall picture. Site plans are required with the filing of the application.
3. Justification forms supplied with the application must be completed fully. Areas of these questions that do not pertain to your request my be marked N/A.
4. A listing of landowners surrounding the subject site must be supplied as well with the application. This listing is to be of the real property owners 1,000 feet. The listing would be obtained through a abstract company.
5. If the application is for a development of residential homes, then the surveyor or the applicant must meet with the Zoning Administrator prior to the filing of the application for a preliminary plat review. (Subdivision requirements are available upon request from the zoning office.
6. The filing fee is $50.00.
7. Application, site plans, justification sheet, landowner listing and fees are to be FILED IN THE ZONING OFFICE THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO PUBLIC HEARING..
8. Public meetings or hearings are always the 4^th. Tuesday of each month.
9. Building permits and wastewater permits will not be issued until after conditional use is approved by the governing body.
10. Recommendations from the Regional Planning Commission on said request is presented to the County Commissioners fourteen (14) days following said public hearing.
11. Entire process is usually 45 days.
12. Any and all materials or evidence you can supply along with the application will only assist the planning commission a chance to review your application more fully.

All questions can be addressed to the zoning office at any time. Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Concerns with wastewater facilities for proposed development can be addressed to the Crawford County Environmental Office at 316-235-7132..

**Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to working with you. Again, please review the enclosed materials and complete as necessary.

Judith Freeman, Zoning Administrator

CRAWFORD COUNTY, KANSAS

HOME OCCUPATION APPLICATION

PERMIT NO:_______________

Conditional Land Use Permit Filed:________________, 1999

In accordance with provision of the Crawford County Zoning Regulations, the undersigned hereby applies for the following use:

Proposed Use:____________________________________________________________

Location:________________________________________________________________

Zoning:_________________________________________________________________

Legal Description of Property:

Reference Map Number:

Business/Day Care would be known as: "____________________________________________________________."

Said day care would keep _______ number of children.

State Permits Obtained: Yes - No Fire Department Inspection Done: Yes - No

Home Occupation/Business: State Permits: Yes/No Hours: _____________________

Employees: _______number

APPLICANT MUST BE PRESENT AT MEETING. APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO BRING WITH THEM ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE.)

Comments from applicant:________________________________________________________

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Name of Applicant:_____________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________ City:___________ St./Zip Code___________

Phone Number: (H)________________ (W)___________________

Date:__________________ Signature:_____________________________________

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**OFFICE USE ONLY**

Fees Paid & Receipt Number: ______________________, #_______________

Notice to Landowners:______________, Publication Date:______________

Public Hearing Date:________________________

RECOMMENDATION:

Approval:____________ Denial:______________

Vote: ______ Aye _______ Nay _______ Absent ________ Abstaining

Meeting held over or tabled:________________________

Recommendation to Governing Body:________________

Resolution Number:____________

Date Approved:_______________

Publication of Resolution:___________

Stipulations or Conditions Placed on request by Governing Body:_________________________

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JUSTIFICATION CASE NO:__________

"QUESTIONS 1 THROUGH 10 MUST BE ANSWERED COMPLETELY BEFORE ACCEPTANCE OF THIS APPLICATION FOR PROCESSING"

1) What use is to be made of the area in question?

2) Give some factual data showing need for the proposed use in the area to be served.

3) Will it be necessary to build a new structure?

4) What qualities are there about the property in question, other than ownership, that makes it more feasible to rezone rather than attempt to acquire property presently zoned for the type of use proposed?

5) Will the proposed use increase traffic in the area?

If so, will an increase in traffic be detrimental to the adjoining properties?

6) What is the economic structure (high, low, medium, etc.) and character of the area? Describe.

7) How will surrounding property values be maintained or increased? Show the basis for your assumption in detail. (you may use reverse side to answer)

8) Is the area presently served by a similar type of zone and use?

9) What physical qualities are there about the property in question which prohibits a less intense use? State what these may be specifically.

10) How will the proposed use increase or maintain health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity or general welfare of the neighborhood? (In answering this question, present factual information that would lead to this conclusion).

Name of Applicant:_____________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________

911 Address:___________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:_____________________________(H)______________________________(W)