Browse the questions below for answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
As of January 2022, the estimated population is 8,000.
A Comprehensive Plan is an essential guide for long-term planning of development used in communities throughout the United States, it establishes a vision for future land uses of a jurisdiction. This video contains information regarding Comprehensive Plans and why they are important and how they are used to guide development according to a communities vision.
Growth Management Area is determined with the County and surrounding jurisdictions to set forth potential growth boundaries. Property owners who decide to develop unincorporated land must annex to the Town of Timnath to be held to Timnath Development Standards as outlined in our Land Use Code.
View the Town’s 2020 Interactive Zoning Map.
To view general land use designations for future development within the Town’s Growth Management Area (GMA), visit the Town of Timnath Comprehensive Plan Map.
Active projects within Timnath’s boundaries can be viewed on Town’s Interactive Development Under Review Map. To sign up for Development emails, click here.
Active projects within Timnath’s boundaries can be viewed on Town’s Interactive Development Under Review Map. To sign up for Development emails, click here.
In addition to contacting the Planning Department with your address and/or parcel number, you can view the Timnath 2020 Interactive Zoning map for general zoning designations.
Zoning establishes allowable land uses and design parameters such as minimum lot size, minimum building setbacks, maximum building coverage, and maximum building height and the number of units allowed.
To learn more about Zoning Districts and Regulations view the following Sections and Table from our Land Use Code:
Yes, Development Forms and Application can be found here. Engineering Forms and Applications can be found here. Building Permit Forms and Applications can be found here.
Subdivision of property in Town of Timnath requires approval of a subdivision application. You will need to contact a planner in order to determine the appropriate subdivision process.
A variance, which requires approval by the Board of Adjustment (Town Council), constitutes a change in the zoning provisions of the Land Use Code where, due to special conditions or circumstances, the literal enforcement of a zoning requirement would result in an unnecessary hardship. An unnecessary hardship is defined as a situation where the property cannot be reasonably used under the conditions allowed by the code. The situation will occur from circumstances unique to the property and will not be created by the property owner. Economic considerations alone do not constitute an unnecessary hardship. Variance, if granted, shall not alter the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Please review Section 2.9.13 of the Land Use Code or contact the Planning Department for more information.
All businesses in Timnath require an approved business license through the Town’s Finance Department, per Section 4.4.1.7 D of the Municipal Code. Those proposing a home-based business need to complete the Home Occupation Registration section of the business license application. Home occupations shall meet all requirements of Section 4.4.1.7 D of the Timnath Land Use Code.
Yes, please see the Building Department page for more information.
A conditional use permit allows for a temporary use or specific land use once special review criteria is met. The permit does not allow for uses in zoning districts where the use is prohibited. Please see Conditional Use Review criteria in Section 2.9.8 of the Land Use Code.
Yes, please see the Building Department page for more information.
Permits are required in some cases, please see the Building Department page for more information.
Permits are required in some cases, please see the Building Department page for more information.
Yes. Most temporary signs require a permit and fee, which you can obtain from Planning Department Forms and Applications. Please contact the Planning Department for more information.
Construction is allowed between 7 AM – 7 PM on weekdays, Saturday construction is allowed with Town approval. Sunday and Holiday construction is prohibited. For nuisances, please visit the Code Enforcement Page.
The Planning and Community Development Department, which includes Engineers and Building Officials, review plans for adherence to the Timnath Land Use Code & zoning requirements as well as Engineering and Building standards. The Town works closely with Safebuilt to review building engineering plans and to conduct inspections throughout the entire construction process.