(a) Issuance of Certificate. Subsequent to approval by the Planning Commission, the Commission shall issue a conditional zoning certificate stating the conditionally permitted use and all conditions of the approval. Approved certificates shall be signed by the applicant and by the Commission.
(b) Expiration. Approval of a conditional zoning certificate shall expire, and the certificate shall become null and void, in the following cases:
(1) The applicant does not commence operation of the conditionally permitted use within one year of the date the certificate is issued or does not complete required improvements within 3 years, or within such other time periods as stated in the certificate; or
(2) The conditionally permitted use ceases for a period of one year; or
(3) The conditional zoning certificate is revoked by the Commission according to the procedures established below.
The Commission may approve a request from the applicant to extend the time
period to establish or re-establish the conditional use.
(c) Revocation. The Planning Commission may make a preliminary determination that violations of the certificate necessitate revoking a conditional zoning certificate. Upon making such preliminary determination, the Commission shall set a public hearing date, notify the certificate holder, notify property owners as provided in Section 1274.04
(b) above, and request reports on the matter from the Building and Zoning Inspector. Subsequent to the public hearing, the Commission shall take action to affirm, revoke, or amend the certificate.
(d) Transfer. A conditional zoning certificate may transfer to a new owner when a property or business is sold, subject to approval of the Planning Commission. The new owner shall be bound by the conditions of the certificate as long as the conditionally permitted use is continued. Prior to transfer of ownership, the proposed new owner shall submit a statement to the Commission that the new owner will comply with all provisions of the conditional zoning certificate. Failure of the new owner to notify the Commission of the sale shall not relieve the new owner of responsibility for compliance with the certificate.
(e) Amendment. The owner of a business or property for which a conditional zoning certificate is in effect may request amendment of the certificate. The Commission may determine that the proposed amendment requires review and notice according to the procedures for a new permit established in Sections 1274.04
and 1274.05
above.