(a) Before constructing, altering or reconstructing any structure, application shall be made to the Zoning Department for a zoning permit. No zoning permit is required for any construction of or alteration of, or addition to, an agricultural building or an accessory building which will be less than 100 square feet upon completion of the construction, alteration or addition, or that extends less than six inches from the ground surface. However, such structures must still comply with other zoning requirements and as such, a plot plan must be submitted to the Zoning Department for review and approval. The application shall include the following information:
(1) A plot plan drawn to scale showing the exact dimensions and area of the lot to be built upon;
(2) The location, dimensions, height and bulk of structures to be erected;
(3) The intended use;
(4) The proposed number of rooms, dwelling units, occupants, employees and other uses;
(5) The yard, open area and parking space dimensions;
(6) The property owner shall be responsible to install drainage culvert pipe as required and specified by the Village Street Commissioner, in the event an open ditch exists at the street line of the proposed construction; and
(7) Any other pertinent data as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this Zoning Ordinance.
(c) Within five working days after the receipt of application, the Zoning Department shall issue a zoning permit if the application complies with the requirements of this Zoning Ordinance and the application is accompanied by the proper fee as indicated in Section 1125.05.
(d) The zoning permit shall become void at the expiration of six months after date of issuance unless construction is started. If no residential construction is started or use changed within six months of date of permit, a new permit is required upon proper application. This new permit may be extended for a period of six months by the Zoning Department. If residential construction is not substantially completed within one year of the original issue date of permit, the zoning permit for such residential construction may be voided by the Planning Commission.
(e) Failure to obtain a zoning permit shall be a violation of this Zoning Ordinance and punishable under Section 1125.99.
(f) Upon issuance of a zoning permit to a property owner, the Zoning Department, or the Zoning Administrator’s agent(s), shall inform the property owner that they may have a responsibility to obtain a building permit from the Trumbull County Building Department.
(Ord. 52-2017. Passed 10-2-17.)