§ 156.187 PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES.

   (A)   Zoning permits. An application for a zoning permit will be to show compliance with this and other appropriate borough ordinances. Applications shall contain information relative to the proposed construction and/or use in sufficient detail to inform the Zoning Officer of the scope and extent of the proposed development. The exact details required, including sketches, plat plans as well as the number of copies, time limits and fees for such applications shall be determined by the borough.

   (B)   Zoning certificate. The zoning certificate shall be issued upon request to confirm that the use of land or a building within the borough is in compliance with this chapter. Zoning certificates shall also be required for a change of use of a structure or land to a different use and changes to a nonconforming use or structure. The exact form of the certificate and fees charged shall be determined by the borough.

   (C)   Sign permit. A sign permit shall be required prior to the erection or alteration of any sign, except those signs specifically exempted from this requirement in §§ 156.125 through 156.134.

      (1)   Application for a sign permit shall be made in writing to the Zoning Officer, and shall contain all information necessary for such officer to determine whether the proposed sign, or the proposed alterations, conform to all the requirements of §156.125 through 156.134.

      (2)   No sign permit shall be issued except in conformity with the regulations of this chapter, except after written order from the Zoning Hearing Board or the courts.

(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 9, § 28-903) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 903)