(A) General.
(1) No person shall erect, alter, move or demolish a structure, over 200 square feet, whether temporary or permanent, or to establish a new use or change in use for any parcel, without a zoning permit.
(2) The Zoning Administrator shall issue a zoning permit if the proposed structure or use is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(3) (a) The applicant shall furnish permits or approvals from all applicable agencies before the Zoning Administrator may issue a permit.
(b) A certificate of appropriateness from the Historic District Commission shall be submitted as part of any zoning permit for properties within the Civic and Commercial Historic Overlay District.
(4) A copy of each zoning permit will be retained by the Zoning Administrator as a part of the permanent records of the village.
(5) The Zoning Administrator shall promptly inform the applicant of the denial of a zoning permit if the proposed structure or use does not comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(6) Issuance of a zoning permit, or approval of a site plan for a permitted use or special land use permit does not waive the requirements to comply with all applicable local, state and federal codes and statutes, including, but not limited to State Construction Code, Electrical Code, Property Maintenance Code, Mechanical Code and Fire Prevention Code.
(B) Application. Each application for a zoning permit shall include the following minimum requirements:
(1) Plot plan. Drawn to scale illustrating:
(a) The actual shape, location and dimensions of the lot;
(b) The shape, size and location of all buildings or other structures to be erected, altered or moved, and if any building or other structure is already on the lot;
(c) The existing and intended use of the lot and of all such structures upon it, including residential areas and the number of dwelling units that the building is intended to accommodate; and
(d) Such other information concerning the lot or adjoining lots as may be essential to determining that the provisions of this chapter are being observed.
(2) Property boundaries. In cases where property boundaries are not clearly indicated by corner markers or other means, the Zoning Administrator may require, at the applicant’s expense, the property to be located by a registered surveyor.
(3) Evidence of ownership.
(a) All applications for zoning permits under the provisions of this chapter shall include the land owner’s signature authorizing the application for the permit and be accompanied with proof of ownership of all property affected by the coverage of the permit.
(b) Proof of ownership shall be established by one of the following means: current title policy, or commitment, abstract or attorney’s opinion of title or such other evidence of ownership as the Zoning Administrator determines acceptable.
(4) Supporting documentation. In the event the Zoning Administrator feels additional information is required before determining the suitability of an application for a zoning permit, the Zoning Administrator may request that the applicant submit such additional information as surveys, deed descriptions, soil suitability tests, surface water disposal surveys, erosion control surveys, excavation disposal plans, easements and permits from other governmental agencies.
(C) Voiding permit.
(1) Any permit granted under this section shall become null and void after one year from the date of granting such permit unless the development proposed shall have passed its first construction code inspection.
(2) The applicant shall have the option of extending the permit by a maximum of one year upon written notice to the Zoning Administrator.
(3) Said notice shall be filed no later than five working days following the expiration of the permit. If a zoning permit expires, the applicant will have to reapply as a new application.
(D) Inspection. The developer of the property is solely responsible for meeting the conditions and terms of the zoning permit and this chapter.
(Ord. 160, passed 4-21-2022)