No structure or site shall be used erected, moved, enlarged, altered or demolished until the owner or occupant has applied for and obtained a zoning permit. No permit shall be issued to erect, move, enlarge, substantially alter, or demolish a structure or site unless the request is in conformance with the provisions of this section. Zoning permits shall be subject to the following:
(A) Building permit includes zoning permit approval. For purposes of this section, building permits issued by the Building Department in accordance with the State Construction Code enforced by the city shall also include any zoning permit approval required under this section.
(B) Zoning permits. Wherever a provision of this section requires approval of a permit for work not regulated by the State Construction Code enforced by the city, zoning permit approval shall be required subject to the provisions of this section. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to grant zoning permits, and shall be responsible for consulting with the Building Official to verify that no building permits are required for the proposed work under the State Construction Code enforced by the city prior to issuing a zoning permit under this section.
(C) Application. Zoning permit applications shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator and shall be accompanied by a written explanation of the proposed improvements. Application materials shall include sufficient detail for the Zoning Administrator to determine whether the proposed improvements conform to the provisions of this section. The Zoning Administrator may require that submittal of a permit application be accompanied by plans and specifications drawn to scale and showing the following:
(1) The location, shape, area, and dimensions of the lot involved;
(2) The size, shape, dimensions, and location of any existing or proposed structures to be situated on the parcel;
(3) The existing and proposed use of the parcel and all structures upon it;
(4) The location and dimensions of any existing and proposed yard, open space, and parking areas;
(5) Proposed setbacks of structures from property lines and other structures; and
(6) Any other information deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator or designated agent of the city for the proper enforcement of this section.
(D) Revocation. The Zoning Administrator may revoke a zoning permit in the case of failure or neglect to comply with any of the provisions of this section, or in the case of any false statement or misrepresentation made in the application for the permit. The Zoning Administrator or designated agent of the city shall notify the owner of such revocation in writing.
(Ord. 10-014, passed 1-11-10)