Any permit granted under this title may be revoked or revised for cause if any of the conditions or terms of the permit are violated or if any law or ordinance is violated.
(A) Initiation of proceeding. Revocation proceedings may be initiated by Director.
(B) Public notice, hearings, and action. After conducting a duly-noticed public hearing, the Planning Commission shall act on the proposed revocation, pursuant to this chapter.
(C) Required findings. The Planning Commission may revoke or modify the permit if it makes any of the following findings:
(1) The approval was obtained by means of fraud or misrepresentation of a material fact;
(2) The use, building, or structure has been substantially expanded beyond what is set forth in the permit or substantially changed in character;
(3) The use in question has ceased to exist or has been suspended for 12 months or more;
(4) There is or has been a violation of or failure to observe the terms or conditions of approval, or the use has been conducted in violation of the provisions of this title, or any applicable local or state law or regulation; or
(5) The use has been conducted in a manner detrimental to the public safety, health and welfare, or to be a nuisance.
(D) Notice of action. Following Planning Commission action to revoke or modify a permit, the Director shall issue a notice of action within five days. The notice shall describe the Commission's action with its findings. The Director shall mail notice to the permit holder and to any person or entity who requested the revocation proceeding.
(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)