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civicplus.com 29 <br />Planning and Zoning <br />The CivicPlus Planning and Zoning module is designed to modernize planning processes, optimize zoning workflows, <br />and enhance communication between agencies, developers and the public. This robust, cloud-based solution <br />is tailored for agencies looking to manage land use, development projects, and zoning applications with greater <br />efficiency, accuracy, and transparency. By simplifying complex processes, the module enables agencies to better <br />serve their communities and support smart growth and compliance. <br />PLANNING AND ZONING MODULE FEATURES <br />Online Application – Allows residents to submit applications directly to the Planning and Zoning module via their <br />Citizen Portal. This user-friendly interface enables applicants to complete forms, upload necessary documents, and <br />track submission by understanding each module record’s status in one convenient location. <br />Parcel & Property Management – Details from the Parcel Management feature are presented within the module <br />record. Users are able to update the property detail and push changes back to the associated parcel record. <br />Structure Tracking – Users can record details related to construction type, square footage, living space, foundation <br />type, setbacks, and utilities. <br />Digital Certificates – Users can create a digital certificate record, which is associated with the module record and also <br />attached to the parcel, building or suite record within the Parcel Management feature. <br />Associated Parcels – Users can associate parcel records to the planning project which are held in the Parcel <br />Management feature. <br />Conditions – Allows users to define and manage specific requirements that must be met for a project to be granted. <br />These conditions can be linked directly to individual projects, ensuring that all stakeholders are aware of compliance <br />expectations. <br />Variances – Users can associate project conditions within a variance and then track actions, status, date approved, <br />and implemented. The Code Library is accessible within Variances which allows users to search and attach <br />ordinances. A digital record of the variance is attached the property record in Parcel Management for easy reference. <br />Insurance – Details such as type, carrier, certificate number, certificate holder, effective date, expiration date, and <br />coverage amount can be recorded for each record. <br />Adjacent / Proximate – By subscribing to GIS Mapping, users are able unlock this feature allowing them to buffer <br />around a parcel to create a select list of adjacent properties. The selection list can be used to create custom Printable <br />Documents for things such as mandatory public notices. <br />Questions & Answers – This feature allows staff users to record questions asked by staff or the public and then <br />record the answers provided.