Subdivision approvals, zoning certificates, building permits and occupancy permits shall be required for activities listed below. No such activity nor grading and excavation in preparation for such activity shall be commenced prior to the granting of the required authorization. Questions regarding applicability should be directed to the Administrator prior to commencement of activity.
(a) Subdivision Approval Required. Subdivision of land to create one or more additional recorded lots or to alter lot lines.
(b) Zoning Certificate Required. Erection, enlargement or moving of a building or other structure; also, a change in the use of a building, structure or land.
(c) Building Permit.
(1) Required: Erection, enlargement, alteration, repair, demolition or moving of a building, retaining wall or other structure, and the excavation or grading of land, except as noted in subsection (c)(2) hereof.
(2) Not required: Unless otherwise specified in the Planning and Zoning Code to be reviewed by a Board or Commission, alterations and repairs which do not affect basic structural elements and do not materially alter exterior appearance.
(d) Occupancy Permit Required. Initial occupancy of a building or land, completion of an activity requiring a building permit, and for nonresidential uses, occupancy which commences with a change in use, tenancy, business ownership or termination of a vacancy of six months or more.
(Ord. 2019-39. Passed 8-13-19.)