A. Procedure:
1. Application for an administrative permit shall be filed by the property owner or designated agent with the zoning administrator on forms to be provided by the city.
2. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as established by city council resolution. Applications for amending administrative permits shall be accompanied by a fee as established by city council resolution. (Ord. 674, sec. 1, 7-17-2000)
3. The zoning administrator shall review the application and related materials and shall determine whether the proposal is in compliance with all applicable evaluation criteria, codes, ordinances, and applicable performance standards set forth in this title. In cases where the application is judged to be incomplete, the zoning administrator or their designee shall notify the applicant, in writing, of what information must be provided for the application to be deemed complete within fifteen (15) business days of the date of submission. (Ord. 867, sec. 12, 5-17-2010)
4. The zoning administrator's review shall be based upon the following factors:
a. Compliance with and effect upon the comprehensive plan and public facilities plans.
b. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the use, event or activity will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, or welfare.
c. The establishment of the use, event or activity will not conflict with existing uses and will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district.
d. Adequate public facilities and services are available or can be reasonably provided to accommodate the use, event or activity which is proposed.
e. The use, event or activity shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located and to the performance standards as outlined in section 11-4-7 of this title and all other applicable provisions of this title.
5. The zoning administrator shall make a determination on approval or denial of the administrative permit within sixty (60) days from the date of submission of a complete application.
6. A written permit shall be issued to the applicant when a determination of compliance has been made. Specific conditions to assure compliance with applicable evaluation criteria, codes, ordinances, and the standards of this title shall be attached to the permit.
7. Determination of noncompliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and the standards in this section shall be communicated to the applicant in writing and the application for the permit shall be considered denied.
8. Unresolved disputes as to administrative application of the requirements of this section shall be subject to appeal as defined by chapter 7 of this title.
B. Information Requirement: The information required for all administrative permit applications shall include: (Ord. 674, sec. 1, 7-17-2000)
1. A concise statement describing the proposed use, event or activity, including the purpose, type of merchandise involved, dates and times of operation, number of employees involved, provisions for on site security, provisions for trash containment, provisions for on site parking, and other pertinent information required by the zoning administrator to fully evaluate the application. (Ord. 867, sec. 13, 5-17-2010)
2. A copy of the approved site plan for the property or an "as built" survey which accurately represents existing conditions on the site, including entrances and exits, bona fide parking and driving areas, and which accurately indicates any proposed temporary structures, including tents, stands, and signs.
3. An accurate floor plan, when in the judgment of the zoning administrator, such a plan is necessary to properly evaluate the location of the event and the effectiveness of available entrances and exits.
4. Certification of current sales tax number as issued by the state, if applicable.
5. Information identified in section 11-9-13 of this title, as may be applicable.
C. Performance Standards: All structures, uses, events or activities allowed by administrative permit shall conform to the applicable standards outlined in the zoning district in which such structure, use, event or activity is proposed, as well as the applicable standards in section 11-4-7 of this title.
D. Administration And Enforcement:
1. The zoning administrator shall keep a record of applications and administrative permits.
2. A copy of all administrative permits issued shall be forwarded to appropriate staff as determined by the zoning administrator.
3. Enforcement of the provisions of this section shall be in accordance with chapter 10 of this title. Violation of an issued permit or of the provisions of this chapter also shall be grounds for denial of future permit applications.
E. Certification Of Taxes Paid: Prior to approving an application for an administrative permit, the applicant shall provide certification to the city that there are no delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest, or city utility fees due upon the parcel of land to which the administrative permit application relates. (Ord. 674, sec. 1, 7-17-2000)