Zoning Permit Applications

• Subdivision Application (PDF): Required when proposing creation of 2 or more lots, creation or extension of streets, extension of utility lines, or to record a plat with the Greenville County Register of Deeds office (after preliminary plat approval).
• Recombination Plat (PDF): Required when combining 2 or more existing parcels into a new parcel(s) or reconfiguring lot lines where the number of lots is not increased from existing

• Site Plan Permit - Non-Single Family: Required for all proposed modifications, excluding interior renovations, to real property that is not a single-family residence.
  Site Plan Permit, Non-Single Family (PDF) | Apply and Pay Online for Site Plan Permit - Non-Single Family
• Permanent Sign Permit: Required for each permanent sign including freestanding signs, building signs, and window signs. Please note: Due to the quantity of permits received, the City does not accept pre-application reviews for sign permits. You may submit your drawings for a sign permit application online for review at any time. We appreciate your understanding of this process. 
  Download fillable Permanent Sign Permit (PDF) | Apply and Pay Online for Permanent Sign Permit
•  Temporary Sign Permit: Required for each temporary banner. Please note: Due to the quantity of permits received, the City does not accept pre-application reviews for sign permits. You may submit your drawings for a sign permit application online for review at any time. We appreciate your understanding of this process.
  Download fillable Temporary Sign Permit (PDF) | Apply and Pay Online for Temporary Sign Permit
• Temporary Use Permit: Required for seasonal sales, sidewalk sales, portable storage units, and other uses that are limited in duration. Note: All Temporary Use (TU) Applications must be submitted 15 business days prior to the event date.
  Download fillable Temporary Use Permit (PDF) | Apply and Pay Online for Temporary Use Permit
  Download fillable Temporary Use Permit REVISION (PDF) | Apply and Pay Online for Temporary Use Permit REVISION
• Certificate of Appropriateness-Urban Design Panel (PDF): Required for signs and other exterior modifications to buildings in the Central Business District (downtown)
• Conditional Use Permit (PDF): Required when a business or other use is allowed only upon Planning Staff determining that certain conditions have been met.
• Special Exception Permit (PDF): Required when a business or other use is allowed only upon Board of Zoning Appeals determining that certain criteria have been met.
• Attachment for Establishments serving Beer, Wine or Liquor (PDF): Required as part of a Conditional Use Permit or Special Exception Permit if a business plans to serve alcoholic beverages

• Air Rights Encroachment (PDF): Required for any sign, awning, or other non-permanent element that extends over public property
• Surface Encroachment (PDF): Required for any portion of a permanent structure that extends onto public property
• Sub-surface Encroachment (PDF): Required for any portion of a permanent structure that extends under public property
• Structural Air Rights Encroachment (PDF): Required for any permanent portion of a structure that extends over public property

• Address Change Form: Required when requesting a change in current address of a property.
• Standards for Developer-led Neighborhood Meetings (PDF)
• Rezone - Basic: Required to change the zoning designation of a property, except Planned Development District
• Rezone - Planned Development (PD) Application: Required to change the zoning designation of a property to Planned Development District, or to modify an existing Planned Development District
• Rezone - Flexible Review District (FRD) Application: Required to change the zoning designation of a property to Flexible Review District, or to modify an existing Flexible Review District
• Final Development Plan (PDF): Required to approval construction plans for all or a portion of a Planned Development District
• Appeal of Administrator's Decision (PDF): Required if it is alleged that a staff member misinterpreted or misapplied a provision of the Land Management Ordinance
• Waiver of Time Limit (PDF): Required for a denied application to be reconsidered earlier than prescribed in the Land Management Ordinance
• Text Amendment (PDF): Required to modify any provision of the Land Management Ordinance
• Traffic Impact Analysis Warrant Form (e-form): Complete this form to determine if a Traffic Impact Analysis is required for a project.
• Street Name Change (PDF): Required to establish or modify the name of a street
• Storm Water Variance (PDF): Required when requesting relief from the standards prescribed by the storm water provisions of the Land Management Ordinance
• Parking Agreement Application (PDF): Required for approval of parking alternatives to meet required parking standards through a remote parking or shared parking agreement.
• Parking Agreement Template (Word document): Required to be submitted with a parking agreement application.
• Zoning Compliance Affidavit (PDF)
• Zoning Verification Request (e-form): The city offers two types of zoning verification letters: simple and comprehensive.
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Local Landmark Designation (PDF): The city offers a property owner the opportunity to request a local designation for a historic structure.