(A) It shall be unlawful to begin the excavation for the construction, the moving, alteration or repair, except ordinary repairs, of any building or other structure, including an accessory structure, costing more than $100 or exceeding 100 square feet in area, until the Zoning Administrator has issued for the work a zoning compliance permit which includes a determination that plans, specifications and the intended use of a structure do, in all respects, conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Prior to the issuance of a zoning compliance permit, the Zoning Administrator shall consult with all applicable departments including, but not limited to, the Department of Public Works, the Building Inspection Department and the Fire Department.
(C) A zoning compliance permit shall be valid for a period of 6 months from date of issuance. A zoning compliance permit does not constitute a vested right.
(D) Also, it shall be unlawful to change the type of use of land, or to change the type of use or type of occupancy of any building, or to extend any use or any lot on which there is a nonconforming use, until the Zoning Administrator has issued for the intended use a zoning compliance permit, including a determination that the proposed use does, in all respects, conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(E) In all cases where a building permit is required, application for a zoning compliance permit shall be made prior to or coincidentally with the application for a building permit; in all other cases, it shall be made prior to that date when a new or enlarged use of a building or premise or part thereof is intended to begin.
(F) All zoning compliance permit applications shall be made in writing to the Zoning Administrator on forms provided for that purpose. A record of all applications shall be kept on file by the Zoning Administrator.
(1981 Code, § 1104) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004) Penalty, see § 154.999