A. Purpose: This section sets forth the procedure for considering and approving an application for a change of use.
B. Authority:
1. The community development director may approve a change of use upon making the following findings:
a. The requested change of use is either permitted by current zoning, or is substantially consistent with an established permitted use, conditional use or legally established nonconforming use on the site;
b. Existing uses on the site were permitted, or were granted a conditional use permit when the site plan was approved;
c. If required by the international building code, a certificate of compliance application has been approved by the city building official.
2. No change of use application shall be approved unless the proposed use will conform to the provisions of this title and those conditions of approval required under a permit applicable to the subject property.
C. Initiation: A person may apply for change of use as provided in this section. An agent of such person shall provide an affidavit of authorization.
D. Submission: A complete application and fee shall be submitted to the community development director.
E. Appeal: A person adversely affected by a decision of the community development director regarding a change of use may appeal such decision to the administrative appeals officer.
F. Effect Of Approval: Approval of a change of use by the community development director shall authorize an applicant to proceed with the building permit review process. The requirements of this section shall be in addition to other requirements of the issuance of a building permit as contained in this title and other applicable provisions of this code. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)