Is zoning permanent?

Zoning of a property is not set in stone.  A property owner may request a change to the zoning of their property.  There is a procedure involved.  State statute requires that a public hearing be held to hear comments from the community.  Statute requires notification of nearby property owners.  Do not assume that if your property is zoned residential that adjacent properties have the same zoning. 

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1. What is zoning?
2. What else do zoning laws regulate?
3. Who controls zoning?
4. Is zoning permanent?
5. How do I find out how a property is zoned?
6. What is a variance?
7. May I operate a business at my residence?
8. Can zoning laws prohibit the number of unrelated persons living together in a single-family home?
9. Can I have a kennel on my property?
10. Why can I not park my car in my front or rear yard?
11. Do I need a fence permit to erect a fence?
12. Can I convert my basement or room over my garage into an apartment?
13. What are the ramification for violating zoning law?
14. What are permitted uses?
15. What are exceptions?
16. What is a conditional use?
17. What is a non-conforming use?
18. When do non-conforming uses create a problem?
19. How do I oppose a rezoning request?
20. How do I challenge a proposed rezoning change?
21. How do I find my property pins?
22. What is a setback?
23. What are the fencing requirements in the City of Emporia?