Zoning is how cities regulate the use of land.
Along with city planning, zoning helps protect neighborhoods, support retail businesses or industries and channel traffic in a way that makes sense.
Some examples of zoning categories are industrial, light industrial, commercial, light-commercial, agricultural, single-family residential, multi-unit residential, parks and schools.
Typical zoning regulations address building height, bulk, lot area, setbacks, parking, signage and density.
Contact us if you want to:
- Get a rezone application
- Apply for a variance or adjustment on a parcel
- Set up a board of adjustment or planning & zoning meeting
- Have any other questions
Governing bodies
The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments are the governing bodies that regulate the use of land in the City of Somerset. Find members and meeting times below.
Resources
| Schedule of Zones | |
|---|---|
| R1 | Single Family Residential |
| R-1A | Single Family Residential (small lot) |
| R-2 | Single Family Residential (duplex low moderate) |
| R-3 | Medium-High Density Residential |
| B-1 | Central Business District |
| B-2 | Highway Oriented Commercial |
| B-3 | Neighborhood Commercial |
| I-1 | Light Industrial |
| I-2 | Heavy Industrial |
| P | Public and Semi-Public |
Have a question or concern?
Reach out directly to our staff.
Board of AdjustmentsPlanning and ZoningPlanning and Zoning Commission
Contact: Kim Vaught Planning & Zoning Coordinator, Board of Adjustments Coordinator
Email: kvaught@cityofsomerset.com
Phone: 606.425.5312 (office)
606.872.2672 (cell)
