(a) A zoning certificate shall be issued only when the plans for the proposed use, building or structure fully comply with the regulations set forth in this Planning and Zoning Code.
(1) A zoning certificate shall be issued when:
A. Site/Development Plan Review. An application for any permitted use has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission according to the site/development plan review procedures set forth in Chapter 1181.
B. Conditional Uses. An application for a conditional use has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission and Council according to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1182.
C. Variance Requests. An application for which a variance from a requirement of this Planning and Zoning Code is requested has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission, according to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1183.
D. Similar Uses. An application for any building or use not specifically listed in this Planning and Zoning Code as a permitted or conditional use has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission and Council according to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1182.
(2) Applications for zoning certificates are available in the Office of the Zoning Administrator. A completed application form accompanied by all other applicable submission requirements shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator.
(b) Completion of Construction with Zoning Certificate. Nothing in this Planning and Zoning Code shall prohibit the completion of the construction and use of buildings for which a zoning certificate has been issued prior to the effective date of this Planning and Zoning Code, or amendments thereto, provided that construction is commenced within ninety (90) days after the issuance of such certificate, that construction is carried on diligently and without interruption and the entire building is completed within two (2) years after the issuance of the zoning certificate. Actual construction is hereby defined to include the placing of construction materials in permanent position and fastened in a permanent manner. Where demolition or removal of an existing building has begun preparatory to rebuilding, such demolition or removal shall be deemed to be actual construction. (Ord. 62-2023. Passed 1-16-24.)