(a) Before construction of a new building or the move, modification or addition to or alteration to an existing use of a building or premises, an application shall be made to the Zoning Inspector for a Zoning Permit. By way of clarification, the following are examples where a zoning permit shall be required:
New house New construction: shed, building, garage Significant addition, alteration, modification to a building changing the footprint of the building on the property, for example adding a new room to a home where no structure was before New patio New porch New deck New sidewalk New driveway New ramp Non-portable swimming pool Permanent sign Anything that significantly changes the building footprint of a property Items that should not require a permit:
Improvements less than $2,000 Fences Small dog houses, animal homes, less than 10 by 10 Handicap ramps External or internal repairs to a structure that does not change the footprint of the lot Replacement or upgrade of a structure that does not change the footprint of the lot Temporary signs (yard sale, garage sale, political signs) Portable swimming pools The application shall include the following information:
(1) The exact location of the lot and existing buildings, the existing zoning classification and land use of the property, and the immediately surrounding area.
(2) A plot plan drawn to scale showing the exact dimensions of the lot to be built upon.
(3) The exact location, dimensions, and height of structures to be erected.
(4) The existing and intended use.
(5) The yard, open area and number and dimensions and numbers of parking spaces.
(6) Legal description of property.
(7) Anticipated timeline for project.
(8) Name, address and phone number of applicant.
(9) Name, address and phone number of owner.
(10) Any other pertinent data as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 2011-52. Passed 11-7-11.)
(b) Within thirty (30) days after a receipt of application, the Zoning Inspector shall either approve or disapprove the application. If approved the Inspector shall issue a Zoning Permit and return one (1) copy of the plans to the applicant marked as approved and one (1) copy of the plans so marked will be retained by the Zoning Inspector, if the application complies with the requirements of this Zoning Ordinance and the application is accompanied by the proper fee.
(c) The Zoning Permit shall become void at the expiration of six (6) months after date of issuance unless construction is started. If no construction is started or use changed within six (6) months of date of Permit, a new permit is required. If construction is delayed six (6) months or is not substantially completed within twelve (12) months, said permit(s) shall expire and be revoked. Written notice of the Inspector's revocation shall be given by the Inspector to the persons attested together with notice that further work as described in the canceled permit shall not proceed until a new zoning permit has been obtained. (Ord. 97-3. Passed 5-19-97.)
(d) Notwithstanding the above, no permit shall be approved if the property owner and/or applicant is currently in violation of the Village's Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 2011-52. Passed 11-7-11.)