Planning & Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Department provides information and services related to land use and development. The department administers the Doniphan County Zoning Regulations (standards and requirements for developing and using land in specific zoning disricts) and the Doniphan County Subdivision Regulations (standards and requirements for subdividing land).
The Zoning Administrator serves as staff liaison for the Doniphan County Regional Planning Commission and the Doniphan County Board of Zoning Appeals. The regional planning commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month. The board of zoning appeals meets on an as-needed basis.
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Q&A
Has Doniphan County adopted Building Codes?
Are Septic or Waste Water Permits required?
How long is a building permit valid?
Can I build in the floodplain?
What work requires a building permit?
What are the fees for a Building Permit?
How is my property zoned? What uses are allowed on the property?
Where can a manufactured home be placed in Doniphan County?
How close to a property line can I construct a house or accessory building?
What is the minimum size parcel that can be built on?
Are Septic or Waste Water Permits required?
How long is a building permit valid?
Can I build in the floodplain?
What work requires a building permit?
What are the fees for a Building Permit?
How is my property zoned? What uses are allowed on the property?
Where can a manufactured home be placed in Doniphan County?
How close to a property line can I construct a house or accessory building?
What is the minimum size parcel that can be built on?