(a) Written application for a nonconforming use permit shall be made to the Zoning Inspector who shall transmit the application to the Planning and Zoning Commission secretary. Such application shall be made only by one or more of the owners or lessees of the property for which such nonconforming use is proposed.
(b) The applicant shall pay the appropriate fee to cover the cost of the proceedings.
(c) The written application shall contain at a minimum:
(1) Name, address and hone number of applicant(s) and owner(s) or other occupier of the structure. If the applicant is not the owner, the owner's name and address must be so indicated;
(2) Legal description of property for which nonconforming use permit is sought;
(3) Description of present or proposed nonconforming use;
(4) Statement of present zoning district;
(5) Description of proposed nonconforming use;
(6) A statement of the relationship of the proposed nonconforming use to adjacent land use in terms of general compatibility.
(7) A list of the property owners and their addresses contiguous to and directly across the street(s) from the property for which the nonconforming use is proposed or desired to be continued;
(8) A plan for the nonconforming use showing such information as the Planning and Zoning Commission may require to determine if the nonconforming use meets the intent requirements of this Zoning Ordinance;
(9) Any information the Planning and Zoning Commission may request to evaluate the request for a nonconforming use permit;
(10) The length, duration or time for which such nonconforming use has existed.