(A) Procedures for applying for a zoning permit.
(1) A zoning permit must be obtained from the City Administrator before any building, other structure, or land may be used or occupied, or before any building or other structure permitted under this chapter may be erected, placed, moved, expanded or structurally altered. The City Administrator may issue a zoning permit only when the proposed building, structure, parcel or use will meet the requirements of this chapter.
(2) Before conducting a use, or constructing, erecting, expanding, altering or modifying a building or structure, a person must submit a completed zoning application form to the Zoning Administrator, with all of the required information, including plans drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions and shape of the lot, the exact sizes and location of existing and proposed buildings and other structures. The application shall include such other information as may be required by the City Administrator, including uses of buildings and land; the number of families, dwelling units or rental units proposed; conditions existing on the lot; and such other matters as may be necessary to determine conformance with this chapter.
(B) Reviewing and issuing a zoning permit.
(1) The City Administrator shall review the application to ensure the required information is submitted and is complete. When the application and submitted information are complete, the City Administrator shall determine whether the proposed building, structure, alteration or use is permitted at the proposed location, and whether the proposal will comply with the requirements of the applicable district and these regulations.
(2) Should the City Administrator find that the proposal is permitted in the applicable district and will conform to all requirements, he or she shall issue the applicant a zoning permit.
(3) Should the City Administrator find that the proposal either is not permitted in the applicable district or will not conform to ail requirements of this chapter, he or she shall deny the application and state in writing that the application is denied, and explain the reasons for denial. The statement accompanied by one copy of the application shall be sent to the applicant.
(4) Construction, installation, alteration, placement or use must comply with the plans approved by the City Administrator.
(5) A zoning permit shall be in effect for one year from the date of approval.
(Ord. 2007-03, passed 1-14-2008)