How to check for Zoning Violation

[Lesley J.]

Suppose you go to see a property, and when you get there it's completely different than what was listed on the MLS.. you check the address, check the picture and then decide yep!! I am in the right place. It's really interesting but when you check public records the building is completely wrong for the Zoning.... so my question is. Is there a way to check public records to find out if there has been a special use permit issued, or a change allowed? would this not appear on the county tax website along with all the other info? if so I can't see any yet I can't see how it could be possible for someone to make all the apparent changes with no permits.. It's a bank owned REO, do you supposed that the bank knows?

Thanks for reading my naieve questions.

Lesley