Town of Rome

Home Occupation - Standard

Description: Typical home occupations are allowed provided they meet the basic requirements.

Decision-maker: Zoning administrator

Application Fee

$10

Submittal Deadline

This application can be submitted any time.

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If no, the application form is posted on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

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If I submit an application and it is not approved, can I get my application fee back?

Application fees are not refundable. They are intended to cover the costs necessary to review the application.

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Can a decision made by the Zoning Administrator be appealed?

The Zoning Administrator is authorized to make various decisions which are administrative in nature. Those decisions can be appealed to the Board of Appeals. An appeal must be made soon after the decision. Details about the procedures and other details are posted Here.

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What is a determination of completeness?

As part of the development review process, staff will review the materials that have been submitted to make sure the application submittal is complete and ready for formal review. If an application submittal is not complete, staff will notify the applicant and describe the parts that are not complete.

A determination that an application is complete means the application is ready for formal review and does not suggest the applicant has provided sufficient information in all regards or preclude the reviewing authority from requesting additional information it deems appropriate.

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My application was denied. Can I resubmit another application?

As described in §360-21 of the zoning code, an application which has been dismissed or denied may not be considered again without material alteration or revision within one year of the decision, except on the grounds that substantial new evidence or proof of change to comply with the applicable conditions is included in the resubmitted application. Go to §360-21.

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Primary Staff Contact

Alexis Dargiewicz, Zoning Administrator

(715) 325-8019

[email protected]

About Reviewers

The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The Plan Commission is a 7-member body established by the Town Board to review certain development projects and act on other matters. Depending on the type of the development proposal, the commission may be advisory to the Town Board or have the authority to make the final decision. Three members also serve on the Town Board; the remaining members are town residents.

Planning staff provides technical support to the Town Board, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process.

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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with Town regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.

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