(A) Improvement location permit required. An improvement location permit is required to assure that conditions have been met prior to construction in any zoning district. The issuance of such permits is absolutely critical for the implementation of a zoning ordinance with respect to both temporary and permanent improvements to structures, buildings and land. This permit is to be obtained prior to other permits. Construction activities that result in the disturbance of one or more acres of land will be required to obtain a rule 5 permit from IDEM. (See § 154.212 for the improvement location permit application)
(B) Projects and changes requiring improvement location permits.
(1) Construction of a new primary use building, accessory building, other structure or any digging of earth;
(2) Demolition of a primary use building, accessory building, sign or other structure;
(3) Any structural alteration involved in the expansion, enlargement, conversion or repair of an existing primary use building, accessory building or other structure;
(5) Moving an existing primary use building, accessory building, sign or structure from one location to another (either on the same lot or to another);
(6) Construction of decks and above-ground or in-ground swimming pools;
(7) Change in the use or condition of the land (except in agricultural use);
(8) Change the use of the land under special uses under § 154.037; and
(9) Change the Floodplain District under § 154.057.
(C) Exemptions.
(1) A fence;
(2) Interior or exterior maintenance that does not require structural alterations;
(3) Re-roofing that does not require structural alteration;
(4) Landscaping, except as required by this or any other ordinance;
(5) A portable or mobile storage shed up to 120 square feet in area; and
(6) Agricultural land management practices.
(D) Fees. See fee schedule on file with the Area Plan Commission for improvement location permit fee.)
(Ord. passed 9-1-2006) Penalty, see § 154.999