Zoning Verification Letter

A zoning verification letter is a document provided by the City to verify the current zoning of a site with a summary of the allowable uses within the zoning classification.

The zoning verification letter provided will contain the following information:

• The zoning district and zoning overlay districts applied to the property.
• If the use of the subject property is legal/ nonconforming/or legal nonconforming.
• If there are any outstanding code enforcement violations on the property.
• Provisions set forth for rebuilding the structure if destroyed.

The zoning verification letter is provided on City of Sherwood letterhead. This is the only format in which this information will be provided. Please do not submit sample letters with desired format or content, as they will not be provided.

To obtain a Zoning Verification letter submit request for zoning verification and the required application fee of $50 per parcel.