An application for a zoning change, variance, special exception, special use permit, district overlay or any other action regarding zoning shall contain the minimum requirements of this section and shall comply with the terms herein.
(A) The application must be made by the title holders, their attorney-in-fact or a duly authorized agent.
(B) The application must contain the following minimum information:
(1) Name, mailing address and contact telephone number of the property owners, attorney-in-fact or agent;
(2) Legal description and street or mailing address, if any, of the property involved. A copy of the deed to the property, with recording data, and a copy of any power of attorney, or other information as will allow the Zoning Administrator to verify title to the property and the authority of any attorney-in-fact;
(3) The application shall be accompanied by the maps and plans as will enable the Zoning Administrator, the Board and Commission to make determinations as may be necessary under the terms of this chapter;
(4) A reference to the current zoning district or districts in which the property is situated;
(5) Information concerning the change or action requested, including appropriate reference to requested zoning district or districts;
(6) A statement that the information contained in the application is, within the knowledge of the applicant, true and correct;
(7) The application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee in an amount to be set by the City Council, by resolution, from time to time; and
(8) The Zoning Administrator shall review the application for completeness with this subchapter. Within ten business days, written notice of the necessary documents or other information that the applicant failed to provide with the application shall be provided to the owner/applicant (as designated on the application form) for compliance. The written notice shall include the date the application will expire if the necessary documents or other information is not provided. Applications will expire within 45 days of the date the application is delivered to the city or sent to the city by certified mail if the applicant fails to provide the specified documents or other information required in the written notice to the applicant.
(Ord. 08-347, passed - -2008)