(A) Permit described. The zoning clearance permit is a permit issued by the Zoning Administrator which states that a particular development meets all of the requirements of this chapter. It is not a building permit and does not authorize construction. It certifies that the land or structure is in conformance with the terms of this chapter.
(B) Permit required. No building or other structure shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered or repaired in such a manner as to prolong the life of the building, nor shall the use of any land or building or other structure be changed without a zoning clearance permit being issued authorizing such construction, alteration, repair or use changes as being in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. No building permit shall be issued for any construction not conforming to a valid zoning clearance permit.
(C) Certification. No change shall be made in the use of any land or building or structure after the effective date hereof until a zoning clearance permit has been obtained, certifying that all the provisions of this chapter have been complied with.
(D) Application for permit; information; decision.
(1) An application for a zoning clearance permit shall be made to the Zoning Administrator by the owner or proposed occupant of the building or land to be occupied or used, and the application shall state the location and legal description of the property and set out in detail the character and nature of the use to be conducted thereon.
(2) Within three days, the Zoning Administrator shall grant or deny the zoning clearance permit in accordance with the terms of this chapter.
(E) Accompanying documents, information. All applications for the zoning clearance permits shall be accompanied by a plat plan, drawn to scale on suitable paper, showing the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the size and location of the building to be erected and such other information as may be necessary to satisfy the requirements of this chapter.
(F) Payment of fee. Zoning clearance permits shall not be issued until a fee as set by the Town Board by motion or resolution shall have been paid.
(Prior Code, § 10-2B-2)