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Commercial Development
To occupy an existing structure, build a new structure, or extend a structure / build accessory structures.
Before you start: Please call the office at 234-9661 and provide the property lot number or location to verify if your proposed use is allowable in the zoning district. You can also review Article 4 of the Amended Saipan Zoning Law of 2013 (a letter “P” or “C” in the Table of Uses shows a Permitted Use or Conditional Use).
To occupy an existing structure
- Zoning Permit — if you are relocating your business or starting a new business in an existing commercial structure within a zoning district that permits your use or project.
- Conditional Use Permit — if your project is a “Conditional Use” within the zoning district (call the Zoning office at 234-9661 to verify). You are required to submit a site development plan.
To build a new structure, or to extend a structure / build accessory structures
You will be advised of any further requirements once your application is submitted to the office. Submit a site development plan consisting of boundary lines, setbacks (distance of the structure from boundary lines on the front, side, and rear yards), driveways, parking, landscaping, legends, and stamp/signature of maker.
- Conditional Use Permit — if your project is a “Conditional Use” within the zoning district.
- Major Site Plan — if your project is permitted within the zoning district and you are enlarging the gross floor area of a structure by more than 200 square meters.
- Minor Site Plan — if your project is permitted within the zoning district and you are enlarging the gross floor area of a structure by less than 200 square meters.
If a fence or retaining structure is part of the work, also complete the Fence and Retaining Structure Questionnaire.