A. Zoning Permit:
1. Permit Required: No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered, nor shall any building, structure or land be established or changed in use without a permit therefor issued by the administrator. Zoning permits shall be issued only in conformity with the provisions of this title.
2. Application For Permit: The application for zoning permit shall be signed by the owner or applicant attesting to the truth and exactness of all information supplied on the application. Each application shall clearly state that the permit shall expire and may be revoked if work has not begun or is not substantially completed within one year. At a minimum, the application shall contain the following information:
a. Name, address and phone number of applicant;
b. Legal description of property;
c. Existing use;
d. Proposed use;
e. Zoning district;
f. Plan, drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions and the shape of the lot to be built upon; the exact size and location of existing buildings on the lot, if any; and the location and dimensions of the proposed building(s) or alteration;
g. Building heights;
h. Number of off street parking spaces or loading berths;
i. Number of dwelling units;
j. Proposed sewer and water facilities; and
k. Such other matters as may be necessary to determine conformance with, and provide for, the enforcement of this title.
3. Approval Of Permit, Issuance: Within thirty (30) days after the receipt of an application, the administrator shall either approve or disapprove the application in conformance with the provisions of this title. All zoning permits shall, however, be conditional upon the commencement of work within one year. One copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant by the administrator after the administrator shall have marked such copy either as approved or disapproved and attested to same by his signature on such copy and one copy of plans, similarly marked, shall be retained by the administrator. The administrator shall issue a placard, to be posted in a conspicuous place on the property in question, attesting to the fact that the use or alteration is in conformance with the provisions of this title.
4. Expiration and Revocation of Permit: If the work described in any zoning permit has not begun within one year from the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire. It shall be revoked by the administrator and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected. Additionally, the administrator may, in writing, suspend or revoke a zoning permit and may issue a stop work order; upon any violation of any requirement, law, regulation, code or ordinance related to property for which the zoning permit has been issued; whenever the permit is found to have been issued in error; or on the basis of incorrect information having been supplied to the city.
B. Certificates Of Occupancy:
1. Certificate Of Occupancy Required: It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building or premises, or both, or part thereof thereafter created, erected, changed, converted or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use or structure until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued therefor by the administrator stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of this title and with all conditional provisions that may have been imposed.
2. Temporary Certificate Of Occupancy: A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the administrator for a period not exceeding six (6) months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending its completion.
C. Unlawful Acts:
1. Failure To Obtain Permit Or Certificate: Failure to obtain a zoning permit or certificate of occupancy shall be a violation of this title.
2. Use And Construction Contrary To Plans: Zoning permits or certificates of occupancy issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the administrator authorize only the use and arrangement set forth in such approved plans and applications or amendments thereto, and no other use, arrangement or construction. Use, arrangement or construction contrary to that authorized shall be deemed a violation of this title. (Ord. 40, 10-1978, rev. 9-1980; amd. Ord. 858, 10-26-2021)