(A) Authority: The Zoning Administrator has the authority to grant zoning permits authorizing a change in use of a property or change in conditions to the property.
(B) Purpose: In all zoning districts, no vacant property may be occupied or used and no building may be erected, structurally altered, relocated, or used including, but not limited to, use by a new owner or tenant, until a zoning permit has been approved by the Zoning Administrator to certify that the property, building, or use complies with the provisions of this chapter.
(C) Procedure:
(1) Application. Applications for zoning permits must be filed in accordance with the requirements of § 159-2.201 of this part and the administrative application policy.
(2) Review And Decision. The Zoning Administrator has final authority to grant or deny a zoning permit, applying the standards set forth below.
(D) Standards: In considering the application, the Zoning Administrator will take into account the basic intent of this chapter to ensure attractive, efficient, and appropriate development of land in the community and ensure that every reasonable step has been taken to avoid depreciating effects on surrounding property values. No zoning permit will be issued unless the proposed use complies with the requirements of this chapter and any other additional measures as may be imposed pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.
(E) Expiration: A zoning permit will expire if within 6 months of the date of issuance of a zoning permit the proposed construction or preparation of land for use has not commenced or if the use has not occupied the structure or location. Upon the showing of valid cause by the applicant, the Zoning Administrator may grant an extension of the zoning permit for a period not to exceed 6 months.
(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)