(a) Submission of Applications. An application for the construction or alteration of a single- family detached dwelling, a two-family dwelling, a three-family dwelling or use accessory thereto shall include the items set forth below:
(1) The completed application form, along with the application fee as established by the City.
(2) One copy of a general vicinity map.
(3) A plot plan showing the following. Such plans shall be legibly drawn to scale and shall be based on an accurate survey.
A. Zoning District;
B. Property boundary lines and the exact dimensions and area of the lot to be built upon or utilized;
C. Right-of-way of adjacent streets;
D. Location, dimensions, height, and bulk of all structures to be erected or altered;
E. The existing and intended use(s) of all land, buildings, and structures;
F. Dimensions of yards, setbacks, driveways, and parking areas;
G. Location and use of buildings and adjoining lots within one hundred (100) feet of all property lines;
H. Location and dimension of any easements and use of the easement;
I. Lot numbers of the concerned and abutting properties;
J. Each plan shall bear statements declaring that no part of the land involved in the application has been previously used to provide required setbacks or lot area for another structure;
K. Preliminary architectural plans for the proposed development or use showing exterior elevations and building floor plans, site construction materials, prepared and certified by a qualified Ohio design professional;
L. Each property owner or authorized agent shall be required to attest to the correctness of the statements and data furnished with the application; and,
M. Any other pertinent data as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this Zoning Code.
(b) Review for Completeness. The Zoning Administrator shall review each submitted application to determine compliance with the applicable submission requirements. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Zoning Administrator shall notify the applicant, within fourteen (14) days of receiving such application, of necessary changes or additional information needed. When the application is deemed complete and the application fee has been paid, the Zoning Administrator shall officially accept the application for consideration of the action(s) requested on the date such determination is made.
(c) Action by Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall evaluate the application for compliance with the applicable Zoning Code provisions within thirty (30) days from the date it was determined to be complete. In evaluating the application, the Zoning Administrator may consult with any department, agency, public body, official, company, or individual necessary to determine whether the application complies with the regulations of this Zoning Code.
(d) Following the Zoning Administrator's review, the Zoning Administrator shall either:
(1) Approve. The Zoning Administrator shall issue a zoning certificate upon finding that the building, structure or use, as proposed, complies with the provisions of this Zoning Code; or,
(2) Deny. If it is determined by the Zoning Administrator that the proposed building, structure or use would violate one (1) or more provisions of this Zoning Code, then the zoning certificate shall not be issued. The Zoning Administrator shall state on the application the reason for the denial, including the regulation(s) which would be violated by the proposal, and shall transmit one (1) copy thereof to the applicant along with one (1) copy of the plot plan, signed, dated and noted as disapproved, retaining the original application for the City's permanent record.
(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)