Farm Business & Financial Management
Farm Zoning & Land Use Checklist
A checklist for checking zoning and land use rules before building or starting a farm business use. Helps owners ask the right questions of local officials.
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What is on this checklist
- Parcel number and location
- Current zoning classification
- Allowed farm uses
- Rules for farm stands and events
- Setback and building limits
- Signs and parking rules
- Permits needed for each use
- Neighbor and notice requirements
- Written answers from the county
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA Rural Development.
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