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WARNING: WIRE TRANSFER SCAM ALERT
The Ashland Community Development Dept. is warning customers of a phishing scam that is targeting applicants.
In this scam, applicants are emailed a fraudulent invoice containing details about their project along with wire transfer instructions. The City of Ashland will NEVER request payment via wire transfer. If you believe you have been targeted, DO NOT reply to the phishing email and contact the Community Development Dept. immediately.
The Community Development Department is comprised of two Divisions - Planning and Building Safety - and manages the Housing and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program as well as the Municipal Code Compliance Program.
Quick Links
- What is the zoning district for my property?
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To determine the zoning district for a property, visit the Zoning Map.
- Is a permit required to install or replace a fence on my property?
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Yes, a fence permit is required for the installation or replacement of a fence. A permit is not required simply to repair an existing fence.
The fence permit applications must contain the following items:
- Site plan of the property that includes property lines, abutting streets with names, north arrow, and the proposed fence locations and heights.
- Drawing of the fence elevation.
- $37.20 permit fee
- Can I remove a tree on my property?
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Yes, trees can be removed and a Tree Removal Permit is required if the following circumstances exits:
- Removal of a tree that is 18-inches DBH or greater and located on vacant property in the single-family residential zones (R-1, RR, WR and NM zones)
- Removal of a tree that is greater than six-inches DBH and located in the commercial and employment zones (C-1, E-1, M-1, CM or HC), or multi-family zones (R-2, R-3, and R-1-3.5) that are not occupied solely by a detached single-family dwelling and associated accessory structures including an accessory residential unit, or by a duplex.
- Removal of a tree located on steep slopes (25% and greater) or in an area surrounding creeks and wetlands or in a floodplain.
- Removal of a tree that is identified to be preserved and protected in a previous planning application decision, such as part of the creation of a subdivision or constructing an accessory residential unit
- Removal of a tree located in the public street right-of-way
- The topping of a tree
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