It is the intent of these regulations to establish procedures which require compliance with this Planning and Zoning Code and which also ensure equitable and expeditious handling of applications for subdivision approvals, zoning certificates, building permits and occupancy permits, as further regulated in the Building Code. Specifically, the purposes and relationships of these Municipal authorizations are as set forth below:
(a) Subdivision Approvals. Subdivision approvals are required in order to certify that proposed lots comply with the Planning and Zoning Code and other applicable Municipal ordinances and requirements prior to consideration of an application for a Zoning Certificate.
(b) Zoning Certificates. Zoning Certificates are established to certify compliance with this Planning and Zoning Code prior to issuance of a building permit or occupancy permit.
(c) Building Permit. Building permits are established to authorize proposed construction or similar activity in compliance with the Building Code and other applicable municipal ordinances and requirements.
(d) Occupancy Permits. Occupancy permits are established to authorize initial or replacement occupancy of a building, or part thereof, or land subsequent to completion of activity in compliance with the Planning and Zoning Code, Building Code and other applicable municipal ordinances and requirements.
(Ord. 2019-39. Passed 8-13-19.)