(A) An improvement location permit shall be obtained before any person may do any of the following.
(1) Occupy or use the land.
(2) Construct, reconstruct, move, alter, or enlarge any structure.
(3) Change the use of a structure or land to a different use.
(4) Change a nonconforming use.
(B) Applications for an improvement location permit shall be accompanied by a site plan and a filing fee established by resolution of the Common Council. Site plans for one- and two-family homes shall show the location, dimensions, and nature of any structure or structures involved and such other information as the Zoning Administrator may require for administration of this chapter. Site plans for all other uses shall comply with the provisions set forth in § 155.039.
(C) Improvement location permits shall become null and void one year from the date of issue. If the work described in the improvement location permit has not been substantially completed by the expiration of this time, no further work may proceed unless and until a new improvement location permit has been obtained.
(D) Within 30 days after the receipt of an application, the Zoning Administrator shall either approve or disapprove the application in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(E) One copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant by the Zoning Administrator after the Plan Commission has certified the copy either as approved or disapproved. The original and one copy of the plans, similarly marked, shall be retained by the Zoning Administrator. If an application for an improvement location permit is disapproved, the Zoning Administrator shall state the reasons for disapproval in writing and shall deliver the notice of refusal to the applicant.
(F) If approved, the Zoning Administrator shall issue a placard to be posted in a conspicuous place on the property in question, attesting to the fact that the use or alteration is in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 28-1984, passed 8-14-84) Penalty, see § 155.999