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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.
If you have the parcel number
of the property, this
chart can give you information on who to contact. 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 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, including those operated out of
a home (there are limitations on the types of businesses that
can be operated from your residence). 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 $25.
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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