Development
The City of Tangent’s Land Use Development Code establishes standards and procedures to promote orderly land development within the City and conformance with the Tangent Comprehensive Plan, protect property rights, provide due process of law, and promote the public health, safety, and welfare of all citizens.
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Please reference the Tangent Development Code, Public Work Construction and Design Standards, and the additional documents to learn the requirements for land use and building permitting.
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You may use our new AI search function to find answers to questions regarding land use and building development. Please note, that the AI search may produce inaccurate information about people, places, or facts.
Getting Started
Review Applicable Municipal Codes
Use the links above to review the Tangent Development Code. Also would be helpful to review the Public Works and Design Standards and Downtown Development if located in the Community Commercial Zone.
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You may use our A.I. search feature by clicking the link below.
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We also have Frequently Asked Questions below on the website.
15 Minute Meeting with Development Director
To meet with the Development Director before applying, please click on the link below to schedule a free 15-minute meeting to discuss your project.
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Download the "15 Minute Preparation Guide" to ensure you are prepared for the meeting.
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Late by five minutes and the meeting will be canceled. One meet per two months, two max.
Land Use & Development Forms
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
Submit complete* application to P&D
*Includes all required supporting documents, fees, studies, etc.
Zoning Clearance
Followup development permits.
Review authority *reviews and approves or denies project
If no appeals after 10 days, permit is issued.
*Zoning administrator, country planning commission or board of supervisors.
All other applications
P&D staff recommends approval.
Director - level applications
P&D approves permit. If no appeals after 10 days, permit is issued.
Issues and concerns are addressed
Issues and concerns are unsatisfied
P&D cannot approve nor recommend approval of application
Applicant is notified and afforded opportunity to proceed to a hearing.
THIS MAY REQUIRE
Site visit
Application revised for code compliance and resubmitted for review.
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City, County, and Fire District Review.
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Internal circulation of application to County Departments (Fire, Public Works, etc.) and other agencies.
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Third party reports such as archeological, biological, etc.
PROCESSING:
P&D planner reviews application. If incomplete, requests additional information. If complete, begins environmental review.
THIS MAY REQUIRE
PRE APPLICATION OR PLANNER CONSULTATION
Recommended for complex projects. For simpler projects, consult with Zoning County staff prior to submittal.
Permitting Process
Offline Building Application Submission Process
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Submit Permit Application to Tangent City Hall
Drop off (5) copies of application to Tangent City Hall.
- Residential Mechanical - OTC (for now)
- Residential Electrical - OTC (for now)
- Residential Plumbing - OTC (for now)
- Residential Building - Needs City/County review but is OTC (for now)
- Commercial Mechanical - Needs City/County review
- Commercial Electrical - Needs City/County review
- Commercial Plumbing - Needs City/County review
- Commercial Building - Needs City/County review
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Plans Reviewed for Code Conformance
City engineer
Community development director
Tangent rural fire district
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County Review & Payment Upon Approval
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Permits Issued
Step 1: All applications submitted require an Agreement to Meet Cost.
Step 2: Not all listed will need to review the permit.
City of Tangent has no comment on Electrical Permits.
Tangent Rural Fire District has no comment on Plumbing Permits.
Any Independent Contractor, County, or Fire District Staff may request changes or modifications.
An application may require the City of Tangent Planning Commission to approve at a monthly meeting.
Step 3: Permit Issued after payment.
Once all work is completed, a Financial Occupancy Permit from the City of Tangent is handed in. Failure to obtain the Financial Occupancy Permit may result in a fine of $750 per day.
Online Building Application Submitted on Linn County Accella
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Upload Permit Application to LINN COUNTY ACCELLA website
Drop off (5) copies of application to Tangent City Hall.
- Residential Mechanical - OTC (for now)
- Residential Electrical - OTC (for now)
- Residential Plumbing - OTC (for now)
- Residential Building - Needs City/County review but is OTC (for now)
- Commercial Mechanical - Needs City/County review
- Commercial Electrical - Needs City/County review
- Commercial Plumbing - Needs City/County review
- Commercial Building - Needs City/County review
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Plans Reviewed for Code Conformance
City engineer
Community development director
Tangent rural fire district
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Permits Issued
Step 1: All applications submitted require an Agreement to Meet Cost. The Agreement to Meet Professional Cost must be turned in to Tangent City Hall, not submitted to Linn County.
Step 2: Not all listed will need to review the permit.
City of Tangent has no comment on Electrical Permits.
Tangent Rural Fire District has no comment on Plumbing Permits.
Any Independent Contractor, County, or Fire District Staff may request changes or modifications.
An application may require the City of Tangent Planning Commission to approve at a monthly meeting.
Step 3: Permit Issued after payment.
Once all work is completed, a Financial Occupancy Permit from the City of Tangent is handed in. Failure to obtain the Financial Occupancy Permit may result in a fine of $750 per day.
City Land Use Permits
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Submit Permit Application & Deposit to City of Tangent
- Agricultural Building Permit
- Conditional Use Permit
- Demolition Permit
- Encroachment Right of Way Form
- Excavation, Fill & Grade Permit
- Flood Plan Development
- Site Plan Review Application
- Solar Building Permit
- Variance Application
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Plans Reviewed for Code Conformance
City engineer
Community development director
Tangent rural fire district
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County Review & Payment Upon Approval
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Permits Issued
Step 1: All applications submitted require an Agreement to Meet Cost.
- Annexation
- Comp Plan Map & Text Change
- Flood Plain Permit
- Lot Line Adjustment
- Lot Line Consolidation
- Partition Map Final & Tentative
- Planned Unit Development
- PUD Amendment
- Subdivision Plan Final & Tentative
- Zoning map
- Zoning Map Text Change
Step 2: Not all listed will need to review the permit.
City of Tangent has no comment on Electrical Permits.
Tangent Rural Fire District has no comment on Plumbing Permits.
Any Independent Contractor, County, or Fire District Staff may request changes or modifications.
An application may require the City of Tangent Planning Commission to approve at a monthly meeting.
Step 3: Permit Issued after payment.
Once all work is completed, a Financial Occupancy Permit from the City of Tangent is handed in. Failure to obtain the Financial Occupancy Permit may result in a fine of $750 per day.
FAQs
Here is a list of some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) we receive in regards to developing land in the City of Tangent. Use the + or – signs to open and close questions and answers on each topic.
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If you do not see the question you have or are unsure of the situation you are in, please contact our City Planner by clicking the button below to send an email.