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SANDPOINT PLANNING DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City of
Sandpoint Planning Department is to enhance the quality of
life for present and future generations. We do this by:
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- Providing quality service
- Encouraging citizen
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- Promoting good planning
- Implementing our City Code
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This is a summary of our mission.
Full and complete mission statements are available, just ask us. |
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Please Note: The
Planning Department has now moved to our new Offices
on the second floor of City Hall. |
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DEPARTMENT SERVICES
There are number of helpful services the Planning Department
provides to the public. Take a look at what we offer.
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- Zoning classification
information for property in the City limits
- Bulk, height and area
requirements specific to your property
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- Information on land use,
demographics and fair housing
- Free feedback on preliminary
site plans
- Signage permits
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"Contact Us" |
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Click on the
following links for more information:
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Q. Does my property fall within limits of the City of Sandpoint?
Property that lies generally east of Chuck Slough and the Union
Pacific Railroad, south of the Bonner County Fairgrounds, west of
Sand Creek and Lake Pend Oreille and north of the Pend Oreille River
are likely within the City's boundaries. The Planning Department can
only provide zoning information for properties within our
boundaries. Property outside of the City falls under the authority
of Bonner County. County zoning information can be obtained by
calling 265-1458.
Still not sure if your property
is located within the City? Give us a call or contact us by
e-mail and we would be happy to help.
Q.
Does the City have zoning requirements? Yes. The City is divided up into many different
zoning categories, each with its own set of requirements.
Whether you are remodeling a structure, building a new one or
adding on to an existing structure you should check in with us
to make sure you meet requirements. When you contact us be
sure to have either a legal description of the property, tax
parcel number or address. This will help us find the property
quickly and give you the information you need. You'll
find a link to City Code in the left-hand menu. See
above
for some general zoning information.
Q. Does
the City require building permits? Yes. The City
requires building permits for most types of construction within
our boundaries. The City has a fully functioning building
department with a full-time building inspector. For more
information, contact the Building Department at 263-3407.
Q. Do
I need a permit for a commercial sign? A sign
permit is required anytime you want to erect, construct,
reconstruct, alter, paint, or repair or change the use of any
sign. Review of permit requests are done by administrative
staff and usually can be issued in a week or less. You can
contact us if you need a permit or have questions about what
types of signs are allowed.
Q. Does
the City require business licenses? The City requires
registration of all businesses. Please click on "Business
Registration" under the Business tab in the left-hand menu for a copy of the
registration form. Annual registration fee is $10.
Additional licenses are also required for pawn shops, taxi cab
operations, tourist homes, and for any business selling beer, wine or alcohol.
For information regarding these licenses, please call the City
Clerk's office at 263-3317.
Q. How
do I find my property line? The best way to
determine the location of your property lines is to have the
property professionally surveyed. However, before hiring a
surveyor check around property corners to see if any stakes or
pins are in the ground. If you find pins or stakes they most
often delineate the corners of your property. If no pins exist
and you haven't hired a surveyor, you can visit the Bonner
County Assessors office
which maintains copies of property maps including the size of
property and surrounding lots.
Do not assume
that fence lines and street curbs follow property lines.
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MEET THE STAFF
The Planning Department currently has four full time employees. Here
is little bit of information about each of us.
Melissa
Bethel, Planning Assistant -
Melissa has been
the City since 2005. She received her Bachelor's
Degree in political studies from Whitworth College, and a law degree from Gonzaga University.
Joan Bramblee, A.I.C.P.,
Senior Planner: Joan has made a career of working in the
public service sector, working for a school and fire department
before moving into the planning field. She spent 10 years
with Kootenai County's Planning Department before coming to
Sandpoint in 1998. She first began her employment with the
City as Planning Assistant, and was promoted to a Planner
position in June 2001after taking on additional planner-related
duties.
Stephen Drinkard, Project
Coordinator: Stephen has been the City's grant officer since
1998, coming from writing grants for the Bonner County
Improvement Council for two years. His work consists of writing
and administering grants, coordinating special projects, and
developing and coordinating the community forestry program.
Jeremy Grimm, Planning Director:
Jeremy has come to Sandpoint from Buffalo, Wyoming where he was
Planning Director and Project Manager. In his former position Jeremy
was responsible for all aspects of management and procurement of
State and Federal grants and loans, analysis of financial,
statistical, budget and other data associated with the
administration of $24.5 million dollars of sewer and water plant
expansion and modification, City development and planning activity.
Jeremy received a BA in Geomorphology from the University of Denver
in 1995 and MA in Community Planning and Development from the Muskie
School of Public Service, Portland Maine, in 2004.
"Contact Us"
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THE SANDPOINT
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Sandpoint Planning Commission makes decisions on land use
requests like zone changes and conditional use permits. Current
members are: Raffat Saied (Vice Chair), John O'Hara; Kevin Monahan;
Dick Hutter; Gary Maxwell (Chair), Barbara Ridley, and Helen
Campbell. The
Planning Commission meets on the first and third Tuesday of each
month at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall
(click
here for list of upcoming meeting dates). All of our
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SANDPOINT PLANNING
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
JULY 1, 2008 - 5:30 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER: |
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MATTERS FROM THE
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APPROVAL OF
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NEW BUSINESS:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: |
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VAR08-02 A
request by Brigitte Gerlach for a variance from
the 20-foot front yard setback requirement of the
Residence A zone to allow an existing carport to be
enclosed and expanded to a garage that would be located
16 feet from the front property line. The site is
located south of Superior Street and commonly known as
311 St. Clair Avenue. The property is described as the
North 15 feet of Lot 7 and all of Lot 8, Block J, Laws
Second Addition to Sandpoint.
Download Staff Report:
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A request by Whitewater Creek
Development for the following applications:
ZC08-02 - A
zone change for an approximately 33.89-acre parcel
located north of Woodland Road east of its intersection
with North Boyer Avenue. The Applicant is requesting
the zoning be changed from Residence A to Residence
C for approximately 30.10 acres described as the SW 1
/ 4 of the SW 1 / 4 of Section 3 lying east of the
railroad right-of-way, except the East 100 feet, and the
NW 1 / 4 of the NW 1 / 4 of Section 10 lying east of the
railroad right-of-way, except the East 100 feet, and
except the South 225 feet, all in Township 57 North
Range 2 W.B.M. The Applicant is further requesting the
zoning be changed from Residence A to Light Industrial
ER for approximately 3.79 acres described as the South
225 feet of the NW 1 / 4 of the NW 1 / 4 lying east of
the railroad right-of-way, except the East 100 feet, and
except the South 25 feet for road right-way, in Section
10, Township 57 North, Range 2 W.B.M.
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CUP08-03 A
Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a
50-unit age-targeted multi-family housing development in
the Residence C zone. The 5.73-acre parcel is located
north of Woodland Road east of its intersection with
North Boyer Avenue and is a portion of the SW 1 / 4 of
the SW 1 / 4 of Section 3 lying east of the railroad
right-of-way, except the East 100 feet, and the NW 1 / 4
of the NW 1 / 4 of Section 10 lying east of the railroad
right-of-way, except the East 100 feet, and except the
South 225 feet, all in Township 57 North Range 2 W.B.M
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CUP08-04 - A
Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a
60-unit workforce housing multi-family development in
the Residence C zone. The 4.89-acre parcel is located
north of Woodland Road east of its intersection with
North Boyer Avenue and is a portion of the SW 1 / 4 of
the SW 1 / 4 of Section 3 lying east of the railroad
right-of-way, except the East 100 feet, and the NW 1 / 4
of the NW 1 / 4 of Section 10 lying east of the railroad
right-of-way, except the East 100 feet, and except the
South 225 feet, all in Township 57 North Range 2 W.B.M.
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VI. |
OLD BUSINESS:
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Accessory Dwelling
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Residential parking
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ADJOURNMENT:
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Click
below to see past Planning Commission meeting minutes:
Minutes for 2008
Minutes for 2007
Minutes for 2006 |
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