The term 'Zoning' refers to the classification of land into districts for the purpose of regulating the use of land and placement and size of buildings.

The Zoning Department is guided by the Marion County Land Development Code (LDC). Zoning regulations consist of a county-commission approved zoning map showing the boundaries of a particular district with text describing the approved uses for that land.

The Growth Management Bureau's Zoning Department regulates the location, height and size of buildings and structures on Marion County property. The department enforces zoning regulations in order to protect the health, safety and well-being of all who live and work in Marion County.

The Zoning Department is also responsible for maintaining the County's standards and statutes in relation to what percentage of a lot or tract may be built upon or occupied. We also check that all zoning requests conform to LDC requirements for the areas population density limit, the location of residential, industrial, recreation and commercial structures, and how unincorporated areas of Marion County shall be zoned.

The Zoning / Development Review Department evaluates and examines all new building permit applications submitted to the Building Department. This is done to ensure that all new structures (residential and commercial) abide by the Marion County Land Development Code.