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On behalf of the Board of Aldermen, and the employees of the City of Brandon, welcome to the City of Brandon’s web site. Designed to provide 24-hour access to city government, our site plays a vital role in delivering outstanding customer service by providing important information and news about the City, as well as providing another way for citizens to interact with the City. Thank you for visiting this site with the hope that it will be of benefit to you and our community.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES:
The City of Brandon continues to thrive as a place of choice for future and existing development. The purpose of the city’s plan review process is to ensure compliance with land use and the building permit/inspection process. Our goal is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and to ensure all buildings and properties are safe and secure for all.
The Community Development Department, through the development review program, is responsible for the enforcement of various city codes and regulations. Plan review is performed by the Plan Review Committee which is comprised of the Community Development Director, the City Engineer, the Public Works Director, the Fire Chief and the Construction Plans Examiner. We are committed to being a helpful and enthusiastic partner in the private development process. Please utilize the information below to assist in understanding this important process.
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Zoning Regulations – Dimensional Requirements
Zoning Map
Zoning Regulations (Appendix A)
Development Ordinance (Appendix B)
Adopted Building Codes
ZONING SERVICES:
The Zoning Division provides critical assistance to the public regarding the zoning of residential and commercial property, reviews zoning action requests, and provides zoning verification and zoning certification letters. Additionally, the Zoning Division administers the City’s Sign Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance and Current Zoning Map. To request a zoning verification letter or a zoning certificate click here.
The Zoning Division serves as the liaison between the Planning Commission and the Board of Aldermen. The Planning Commission consists of nine residents who are appointed to one-year terms by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The Planning Commission meets on the fourth Monday of each month when requests have been submitted. The most frequent request heard by the Planning Commission are requests for zoning action. Requests for zoning action include variances, rezoning and conditional uses.