Planning & Zoning

The Planning Division exists to assist and encourage those who have made, are making or want to make, a major private investment in Middletown.

The Planning Division Responsibilities Include:

  • Reviewing permits for zoning compliance for building additions, signage, new home construction, fencing, accessory structures, certificates of occupancy,
  • Providing information to the public about planning and zoning processes
  • Coordinating with developers, other city departments, community groups, and other organizations
  • Enforcement and Inspection of zoning code violations
  • Responding to complaints regarding zoning code violations
  • Reviewing and issuing approval for lot splits, consolidations and subdivision replats
  • Preparing zoning maps and issuing zoning verification letters
  • Acting as the secretary to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Architectural Review Board, and Historic Commission.
Please note: as of March 1, 2018, a new zoning code known as the Middletown Development Code has been enacted. See below for the full document. 

Available Forms

  1. Appeal for Variance Application (PDF)
  2. Certificate of Appropriateness (PDF)
  3. Conditional Use Application (PDF)
  4. Historic Preservation Ordinance (PDF)
  5. Lot Split Application (PDF)
  1. Sign Permit Requirements (PDF)
  2. Site Plan Requirements (PDF)
  3. Use Adjustment Application (PDF)
  4. Zoning Amendment Application (PDF)
  5. Zoning Application (PDF)

Middletown Development Code - Effective March 1, 2018

  1. Middletown Development Code (PDF)