(A) No person shall commence or proceed with development within the town's jurisdiction without first securing any development approvals from the town. This subchapter includes the regulations for amendments to the text of the Town's Zoning Ordinance or an amendment to the Official Zoning Map required by a rezoning of property within the town's jurisdiction.
(B) A development approval shall be in writing and shall contain a provision that the development work done shall comply with all applicable state and local laws.
(C) The town may issue development approvals in print or electronic form. Any development approval issued exclusively in electronic form shall be protected from further editing once issued.
(D) Applications for development approvals may be made by the landowner, a lessee or person holding an option or contract to purchase or lease land, or an authorized agent of the landowner. An easement holder may also apply for development approval for such development as is authorized by the easement.
For similar state law provisions, refer to G.S. § 160D-403(a).
(Ord. 23-241, passed 7-18-2023)