A permit must be obtained from the Zoning Administrator to verify compliance with all applicable standards outlined in this chapter prior to the following uses or activities:
(A) The erection, addition, modification, rehabilitation, repair, or alteration of any building, structure, or portion thereof. Normal maintenance requires a permit to determine if such work, either separately or in conjunction with other planned work, constitutes a substantial improvement, as specified in § 151.130(C).
(B) The construction of a fence, pool, deck, or placement of anything that may cause a potential obstruction. Farm fences, as defined in § 151.013, are not considered to be an obstruction, and as such, do not require a permit.
(C) The change or expansion of a nonconforming use.
(D) The repair of a structure that has been damaged by flood, fire, tornado, or any other source.
(E) The placement of fill, excavation, utilities, on-site sewage treatment systems, or other service facilities.
(F) The storage of materials or equipment, in conformance with § 151.037(B).
(G) Relocation or alteration of a watercourse (including stabilization projects or the construction of new or replacement dams, culverts and bridges). A local permit is not required if a public waters work permit has been obtained from the Department of Natural Resources, unless a significant area above the ordinary high water level is also to be disturbed.
(H) Any other type of development, as defined in § 151.013.
(Ord. 406, passed 11-27-1989; Ord. 607, passed 7-8-2024)