Columbus, MT · Stillwater County
Accessory Use, Addition, Deck, or Porch Permit Application
Property owners use this application to request a City of Columbus permit for an accessory use, addition, deck, or porch.
What this form is
The City of Columbus application is for a proposed accessory use, addition, deck, or porch. It asks for property details, zoning, existing and proposed uses, building dimensions, setbacks, owner information, and whether deed restrictions apply. Include a site plan showing the lot, proposed structure, property lines, and existing buildings; the zoning officer may request additional information.
Who needs it
A property owner proposing an accessory use, addition, deck, or porch in Columbus needs to complete this application and include a site plan.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $100 fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; include the required site plan, and the owner signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Columbus accessory use, addition, deck, or porch permit application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, proposed work, building, setback, deed restriction, and owner information.
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Prepare The Site Plan
Attach a site plan showing the lot, proposed structure, property lines, and existing buildings.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and site plan to the city department named on the form; it lists a $100 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Columbus accessory use permit application for?
- Property owners use it to apply for a permit for an accessory use, addition, deck, or porch. It requests property, building, use, setback, and owner information.
- What must accompany the application?
- Include a site plan showing the lot’s size and dimensions, the proposed building or structure, its location relative to property lines, and existing buildings. The zoning officer may require more information.
- Do I need a notary for the Columbus accessory use permit application?
- No. The application has an owner signature and date line, but no notary block. The required attachment is a site plan.
- How do I submit the Columbus accessory use permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $100 fee.