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Resource Management

Boone County Master Plan

Boone County is creating a new Master Plan for the County, see our brochure. For additional information visit: www.ourboone.com

New Resubmission Requirements for 2023

Effective January 1, 2023 - Resource Management is changing its policy regarding resubmittal of Planning items such as Plats, Conditional Use Permit Requests, and Plans. Previously submitted items that will be resubmitted for a future agenda must be turned in by the initial deadline date along with a completed Resubmittal form. For additional details, plase visit our Resubmittals page.

Open Seats on Boone County Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission has open seats in the Bourbon and Three Creeks Townships. The P & Z Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 PM and on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Special meetings may be called as needed. Members must be residents of the townships they serve. If you are interested, but are unsure which township you reside in please contact the Resource Management office. Planning and Zoning Commission members serve four-year terms. If you are interested in volunterring for this, or other County Board seats, you may apply here: https://www.showmeboone.com/commission/boards/

County Commission Meetings on Land Use Requests - UPDATE

Effective 2023. A vote on discretionary items, such as rezonings and conditional use permits will require a second reading by the County Commission. After the public hearing, these items will be scheduled for a second reading and vote for approval or denial which will typically take place the next Tuesday after the County Commission public hearing. The applicant or their representative must be present for the public hearing.

Fee Increase and Changes for 2023

New fees effective January 1, 2023! Fees have slightly increased for 2023; we have also established new fees for resubmission of Plats and Solar Plans. Please see our Forms and Fees page for a full list of fees.

On Site Wastewater Inspections

The Resource Management Department is taking over on-site wastewater permitting and inspections effective June 28, 2022. Prior to issuing a wastewater permit we will need a soils report and site drawing for ALL onsite systems. Building permits will not be accepted without this information.

Inspections

We require 24-hour notice on all inspections.

NEW! Get your inspection results emailed in real-time. Resource Management Building Inspectors now have the capability to email inspection results. Be sure to enter your email address on your permit application. To add emails to all of your permits you will need to provide the address with every application. To add your email address to an existing permit, give us a call or email us with your permit numbers and we can add the address to your existing permits. Only one email address per permit.

For no-contact permitting, go to our Building Inspections page and click "Apply for Building Permit". Incomplete submittals will not be processed. All new structures require a site drawing. You will be contacted by email once your permit is processed; this email will contain information regarding how you may pay the applicable fees.

If you are installing a new onsite wastewater system you will need to submit a soils report and site plan. All new buildings and onsite wastewater system permits require a site drawing.

Payments

We accept payments online. Click on "Make A Payment" on the right menu. Do not submit a payment until you have received the cost and reference number assigned by staff. Convenience fee applies.

Public Notices

All meetings take place in the Boone County Commission Chambers unless otherwise noted.

All agendas subject to change up to and during meeting.


Effective October 21, 2021:

Face masks are recommended for individuals who are not fully vaccinated

May 9

8:30 AM

County Commission Hearing on Planning and Zoning Items - second reading Link to agenda

May 18

7:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

See new required form for resubmittals

View submittal deadlines

Agenda

May 25

7:00 PM

Zoning Board of Adjustment

View submittal deadlines

CONTACT OUR OFFICE BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

Agenda

June 15

7:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

See new required form for resubmittals

View submittal deadlines

Agenda

June 22

7:00 PM

Zoning Board of Adjustment

View submittal deadlines

CONTACT OUR OFFICE BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

Agenda

If you would like to use the projector for your presentation during the meeting please make arrangements with staff 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

The Resource Management Department brings together in one place the engineering, planning, and inspection services provided by Boone County. A citizen is able to access information crossing a wide range of subjects from land use to road construction. Stormwater requirements, stream buffers, floodplain regulations, driveway location, road design, subdivision requirements, and building construction are just some of the areas that the Boone County Resource Management Department can provide assistance.

This department consists of three divisions, the Planning Division , Inspections Division , and Engineering Division.

Please visit our frequently asked questions for answers to many of our most commonly asked questions. The answers to the questions are general as each property has its own characteristics. If in doubt, please call or email our office.

Mission

The Resource Management Department is committed to providing professional assistance to the citizens of Boone County in the areas of land use planning, construction inspection, including structural and road, stormwater management, and engineering. Divided in to three divisions comprising Planning Services, Inspection Services, and Engineering Services, the department is responsible for implementing zoning regulations, stormwater regulations, building codes, and road construction standards. The department also guides capital improvement projects of the Boone County transportation network, everything from design to completion. The broad knowledge and experience of the staff allows county government to improve the publicly owned infrastructure and to protect and enhance property values of property owners.