(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to commence excavation for construction of any building or structure, structural changes or repairs in any existing building, a change in use, or moving of an existing building without first obtaining a zoning permit and/or building permit from the City of Battle Creek. No permit shall be issued for construction, alteration or remodeling of any building or structure, or change in use, until an application has been submitted in accordance with the provision of this Zoning Code showing that the construction proposed is in compliance with the provisions of this Zoning Code and with the Building Code adopted by the City. “Alteration” or “repair” of an existing building or structure, shall include any changes in structural members, stairways, basic construction type, kind or class of occupancy, light or ventilation, means of egress and ingress, use, or any other changes regulated by the Building Code of the City, the Housing Law of Michigan, Public Act 167 of 1917, as amended, being MCL 125.401 et seq., this Zoning Code, except for minor repairs or changes not involving any of the aforesaid provisions.
(b) Each application for a zoning permit shall contain all required information specified in Section 1281.04(d). A record of applications and plot plans shall be kept in the offices of the Planning Division.
(c) Zoning permits are required for activities detailed in Section 1281.04(c), and as otherwise specified in this Zoning Code.
(d) No building, plumbing, electrical, drainage or other permit shall be issued until the City of Battle Creek has determined that the plans and designated use indicate that the proposed structure and lot will conform to the provisions of this Zoning Code.
(Ord. 10-2020. Passed 11-24-20; Ord. 12-2023. Passed 10-17-23.)