The zoning administrator shall represent Farmington City in carrying out the stated purposes of this title and in so doing shall also cause that all required permits be obtained as required herein. (Ord. 1991-26, 7-17-1991)
A. Variances: Pursuant to Utah Code Annotated section 10-9a-702, as amended, the zoning administrator shall have the power to decide routine and uncontested matters of the board of adjustment pursuant to its established guidelines as outlined in chapter 5 of this title. All variances granted by the zoning administrator shall be reviewed and approved by the city manager prior to issuance. (Ord. 1991-26, 7-17-1991; amd. 2016 Code)
B. Building Permits: The zoning administrator shall review all building permit applications to determine compliance with this title. All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by a plot plan in duplicate. Such plot plan shall be drawn to scale and shall show the actual dimensions of the lot to be built on, any existing buildings or structures, and the buildings or structures to be erected. The plan should also show the location of driveways into the property, off street parking facilities, abutting streets (including right of way width) and such other information as may be necessary to accurately locate the lot, to provide for the enforcement of this title and to comply with the site development standards of this title.
C. Certificate Of Occupancy:
1. No land shall be changed in use or occupancy and no building shall be changed in use or structurally altered until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by both the zoning administrator and the building official.
2. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless the contemplated use of the land and/or buildings for which said certificate is requested is in full compliance with the requirements of this title and applicable building codes.
3. A certificate of occupancy shall be required for the purpose of maintaining, renewing, changing or extending a nonconforming use.
4. No person shall live in an accessory building unless that person has a valid certificate of occupancy for such building. The certificate of occupancy may only be issued if the accessory building is safe for human occupancy and if the main building or use is incomplete but is reasonably expected to be completed within one month from the date of issuance. Such a certificate of occupancy may be issued for a maximum time period of thirty (30) days. Violation of this subsection is a class C misdemeanor. For purposes of this section only, "live in" means to dwell in or use as a home, sleeping place or shelter for human beings.
D. Home Occupation Permit: All applications for a home occupation permit shall be submitted to the zoning administrator and shall include all information as required in chapter 35 of this title. The zoning administrator shall review all applications for compliance with the home occupation standards of this title and may either approve or deny such applications.
E. Sign Permits: As provided in the sign ordinance of Farmington City, the zoning administrator shall be responsible for issuance of permits for signs, and for the enforcement of the sign regulations.
F. Administrative Determination For Uses Not Listed: Determination as to the classification of uses not specifically listed in chapters 10 through 26 of this title may be made by the zoning administrator:
1. An application requesting such determination shall be filed with the zoning administrator. The application shall include a detailed description of the use and other such information as may be required.
2. The zoning administrator shall make such investigations as are deemed necessary to compare the nature and characteristics of the proposed use with those of uses specifically listed in this title and shall make a determination of its classification based on his investigations. The determination shall state the zone classification(s) in which the use will be allowed and whether the use will be a permitted use or a conditional use in the zone(s).
3. The determination and all information pertaining to it shall be assigned a file number classifying it as an administrative determination and shall become a permanent public record in the office of the planning and zoning department.
G. Appeals From Decisions Of The Zoning Administrator: Any appeal of an action or decision of the zoning administrator shall be made to the board of adjustment as outlined in section 11-5-060 of this title. (Ord. 1991-26, 7-17-1991)