(A) Unless provided otherwise by law, all rights, privileges, benefits, burdens, and obligations created by development approvals made pursuant to this chapter attach to and run with the land.
(B) Applications for development approvals may be made by the landowner, a lessee or person holding an option or contract to purchase or lease land, or an authorized agent of the landowner. An easement holder may also apply for development approval for such development as is authorized by the easement.
(C) Each application to the Building Inspector for a zoning permit shall be accompanied by plot plans in duplicate showing the following.
(1) The actual dimensions of the lot to be built on.
(2) The size of the building to be erected.
(3) The location of the building on the lot.
(4) The location of existing structures on the lot, if any.
(5) The number of dwelling units the building is designed to accommodate.
(6) The approximate setback lines of buildings on adjoining lots.
(7) Any other information as may be essential for determining whether the provisions of this chapter are being observed.
(D) Any zoning permit issued shall expire and be canceled unless the work authorized by it shall have begun within six months of its date of issue, or if the work authorized by it is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year. Written notice thereof shall be given to the person affected, including notice that further work as described in the canceled permit shall not proceed unless and until a special zoning permit has been obtained.
(E) Unless a different period is specified by this chapter or other specific applicable law, including for a development agreement, a development approval issued pursuant to this chapter expires one year after the date of issuance if the work authorized by the development approval has not been substantially commenced. Local development regulations may provide for development approvals of shorter duration for temporary land uses, special events, temporary signs, and similar development. Local development regulations may also provide for development approvals of longer duration for specified types of development approvals. Nothing in this section limits any vested rights secured under § 92.167.
('58 Code, § 19-112) (Am. Ord. 21-02, passed 1-19-21; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)