See below for handouts and miscellaneous planning forms for your project.

ADMIN PROCEDURES FOR RESIDENTIAL PERMITS.PDF(39.3KB) The administrative procedure described here is required to regulate the manner by which residential building permits will be issued in accordance with the requirements of the City Charter and City Code.

ANNUALREPORT--2011.PDF(776KB)

BACKYARD CHICKEN LICENSE APPLICATION.PDF(70.6KB) Use this form to apply for a Backyard Chicken License.

BEST PRACTICES MANUAL.PDF(2174.1KB) A great waterwise landscaping tool.

CERTIFICATES FOR PLAT SIGNATURE BLOCKS 050508.PDF(49KB) Use this as a guide for certificates/signature blocks required on final plats, final PUDs, minor subdivisions and annexation maps.

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES.PDF(9268KB) These design guidelines provide standards of development and design for C1 (Regional Business District) zoned commercial land uses in addition to the requirements of the Lafayette Code of Ordinances. The purpose of the design guidelines is to coordinate the design approach for the different projects in the City and to ensure that the development is cohesive and coordinated.

COMMUNITY HOUSING GUIDELINES.PDF(145.9KB) Community Housing Guidelines for City's Affordable Housing Program.

COMMUNITY PROFILE 2012.PDF(1956.1KB) General demographic information on Lafayette.

GARAGE SALE RULES.PDF(17.7KB) A Garage Sale Permit is no longer required but there are some requirements you need to follow. Check out the rules for having a garage sale.

HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS.PDF(22.7KB) Have questions about a home business? Use this form to see what the regulations are.

LURA ARCH DESIGN STANDARDS FOR OLD TOWN.PDF(336.3KB) In addition to other architectural and design standards, these standards shall be used to review all site plans for properties in the Old Town Urban Renewal District.

LURA ARCH REVIEW APPLICATION.PDF(169.4KB) Use this form if you are in the Lafayette Urban Renewal District and you are planning to do any exterior changes to your building.

LURA VISION STATEMENT DESIGN STANDARDS.PDF(2369.4KB) This document corresponds with the LURA Arch Design Standards for Old Town and helps to illustrate the intent of the design standards.

MIXED USE BUILDING COMPLEX PUD STANDARDS.PDF(846.4KB) Resolution 2012-20, Mandatory and Aspirational Standards for Mixed Use Building Complex PUD Projects.

NEW BUSINESS.PDF(208.6KB) General information on starting a new business in Lafayette.

NON-RESIDENTIAL PRE-DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE.PDF(36.8KB) Use this questionnaire when applying for commercial or light industrial development applications.

OLD TOWN DESIGN RESOURCE BOOK.PDF(4097.8KB) This handout offers suggestions, ideas, and a design context for construction in Old Town Lafayette. Use this handout when designing an addition or an accessory structure. This handout is also available at the Planning & Building Department.

PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS.PDF(16.7KB) Lafayette Planning Commission Bylaws

PROPERTY LISTING FORM.PDF(27.7KB) Community Housing Program - Property Listing Form

RESIDENTAL PRE-DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE.PDF(37KB) Use this questionnaire when applying for residential development applications.

RESIDENTIAL PUD STANDARDS.PDF(780.4KB) Resolution No. 2012-21, Mandatory and Aspirational PUD Standards for Residential Projects.

TABLE 26A - PERMITTED USES - ZONING USE CHART.PDF(241.9KB) Use this table to see if a use is allowed in a particular zoning district.

TABLE 26B - SETBACK INFORMATION.PDF(27.2KB) Use the setback/dimensional standard table to determine your setbacks, height restrictions and lot coverage. Note that developments constructed since 1990 may have alternate setbacks. Contact the Planning & Building Department to verify your setbacks.

TABLE 26C - PARKING STANDARDS.PDF(43.2KB) Use this table for parking dimensions and parking layout information.

TABLE 26D SIGNAGE.PDF(28.2KB) This table gives an overview of sign requirements by zoning district.

TABLE 26E - MINIMUM STREET DESIGNS AND WIDTHS.PDF(123.7KB) Refer to this table for minimum street design and widths.

TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SALES.PDF(39.7KB) This handout gives the regulations for temporary outdoor sales, storage or display of merchandise.

URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICTS MAP.PDF(539.3KB)

URBAN RENEWAL PLAN - AMENDED 2012.PDF(70.8KB) Refer to this document for an overview of the Urban Renewal District.

URBAN RENEWAL USES 2012.PDF(34KB) Refer to this table if your property falls within the Urban Renwal District.

URBAN RENEWAL VISION STATEMENT.PDF(57KB) Read the Urban Renewal Vision Statement.