Developer Forms

Building Department, Community Development, Documents / Forms Center, Planning & Zoning
Below are downloads .pdf format. If you are looking for other documents, forms, or years please visit the central forms and documents page by clicking here. Business License Application: Business License Application Building Brochures Benefits of Building Permits Building Codes Building Green Living Better Flood-cleanup Mold Prevent Accidents Save Lives Safety First Disaster Preparedness Building Procedure Forms Appeal Procedure Construction Spec Manual Fee Chart Instructions for City Protest Petitions Preliminary and Final Plat Approval Procedures Special Use Procedure Subdivision Regulations Amendment Procedure Variance Procedure Zoning District Change Procedure Zoning Text Amendment Procedure Forms Application for Appeal Application for Final Plat Application for Lot Split Application-for Preliminary Plat Application for Rezoning Application for Special Use Application for Variance Code Enforcement Complaint Form Final Plat Checklist Preliminary Plat Checklist Wards Map bldg-perm-app_residential-2:Residential…
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Code Enforcement Department

Planning & Zoning
The Code Enforcement Department seeks to maintain and improve of the quality of life and property within the City of Bolivar through administering fair and unbiased code enforcement. It is responsible for protecting the safety, health and welfare of the citizens by ensuring buildings, structures and land use activities comply with the rules set forth in the Bolivar Municipal Code, the Property Maintenance Code and other adopted building codes. As a result, an attractive, livable city is promoted, property values are improved and community growth is encouraged. To file a complaint with the Code Enforcement Department please complete the following form and submit it by email or by dropping it off at City Hall. Please be very descriptive of the complaint and include any other applicable information which is not…
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Citizen’s Guide to…

Community Development
    The Community Development staff has created numerous brochures to aid in navigating the building codes and to provide the public with valuable construction and zoning information.  Click any of the following brochures to download.  Printed brochures are also available at City Hall.   Benefits of Building Permits Building Codes: How Do They Help You Building Green – Living Better Flood Cleanup: Safety and Salvaging Mold: Tips on Prevention and Control Prevent Accidents, Save Lives: Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Safety Safety First - Disaster Preparedness -Tips for Your Home and Family Commercial Construction: C-O, C-S, C-1, C-2, C-3 Residential Construction: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 Industrial Construction: I-1, I-2 Fence Requirements Signage Requirements
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Board of Adjustment

Planning & Zoning
  The Board of Adjustment consists of 5 members, who are citizens of the City of Bolivar, appointed by the City Mayor and approved by a majority vote of the Board of Alderman.  Each member of the Board of Adjustment serves a term of 5 years. (more…)
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Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Commission consists of 9 members, including the City Mayor and an Alderman, chosen by a majority vote of the Board of Alderman.  The remaining 7 members are Bolivar citizens who are appointed by the City Mayor and approved by a majority vote of the Board of Alderman.  Each citizen member serves a term of 4 years. (more…)
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2010 Comprehensive Plan

Planning & Zoning
In 1969 shortly after the first Planning & Zoning Department began work in Bolivar, the first City Comprehensive Plan was adopted.  The Comprehensive Plan was updated twice in 1980 and 1984.  However, in 2006 city staff and officials recognized the need for another update.  (more…)
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Planning & Zoning Minutes

Documents / Forms Center, Planning & Zoning
Below are downloads in .pdf format. If you are looking for other documents, forms, or years please visit the central forms and documents page by clicking here. 2024 Meeting Minutes - January 11, 2024 Meeting Minutes - February 8, 2024 2023 Meeting Minutes - January 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes - February 9, 2023 Meeting Minutes - March 2, 2023 Meeting Minutes - April 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes - May 4, 2023 Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2023 Meeting Minutes - July 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes - August 10, 2023 Meeting Minutes - September 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes - October 12, 2023 2022 Meeting Minutes - February 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2022 Meeting Minutes - April 21, 2022 Meeting Minutes - May 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes - June…
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