(a) Filing of Application. Two copies of a completed application shall be filed with the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
(b) Action by Planning and Zoning Administrator. Within 30 calendar days after acceptance of an application for a certificate of zoning compliance, the Planning and Zoning Administrator shall approve a certificate of zoning compliance provided he/she is satisfied that the structure, building and/or premises, and the proposed methods of water supply, treatment and disposal of sanitary waste, and storm drainage measures conform with all requirements of this Zoning Code, subject to approval of Council where the Zoning Code requires; in those cases, Council shall render a decision within 35 calendar days of holding a public hearing. Denial of an application shall be conveyed to the applicant in writing with a statement of the reasons for such denial.
(c) Appeals. A denial by the Planning and Zoning Administrator of an application for a certificate of zoning compliance may be appealed to Council. A written appeal shall be filed with the Planning and Zoning Administrator within ten calendar days of receipt of notification of denial. Council shall have a maximum of 60 calendar days for public hearing, consideration and a decision on the appeal. Denial of an appeal by Council may be appealed to the Franklin County or Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas, as provided for by law.
(Ord. 2020-10, passed 6-15-2020)