Before constructing, changing the use of or altering any building, including accessory buildings, or changing the use of any premises, application shall be made to the Planning Director for a zoning certificate. The applications shall include the following information:
(a) A plot plan drawn to scale showing the exact dimensions of the lot to be built upon, accompanied by a deed of record;
(b) The location, dimensions, height and bulk of structure(s) to be erected;
(c) The intended use;
(d) The yard, open space and parking space dimensions;
(e) Color photographs of existing conditions;
(f) Drawings and narrative description of intended alterations to a building or group of buildings, including but not limited to facade changes, roof line changes, parking lot changes, landscaping plans; and
(g) Any other pertinent data as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this Zoning Ordinance.
Each application shall be accompanied by the payment of the fee established in Chapter 1108 of the Planning and Zoning Code. In addition, the Planning Director, where appropriate, may refer an application to qualified consultants for a report if the Planning Director deems the proposed use may require special study. The cost of such report shall be at the expense of the applicant, in accordance with a policy established and amended from time to time by Council. Notwithstanding the above, within ten days after the receipt of application, the Planning Director shall issue a zoning certificate if the application complies with the requirements of this Ordinance, or the Planning Director will refer the application to the Planning Commission for review and action.
If no construction has commenced or use changed which are the subject of the zoning certificate within one year of date of the issuance of the certificate, a new application and certificate permit are required. If the construction for which the zoning certificate was issued is not complete at the expiration of two (2) years after the issuance of the certificate, the zoning certificate shall become void.
If the application is for a conditional zoning certificate, the application procedures defined in Section 1153.02
will be followed in addition to the above regulations.
(Ord. 109-14. Passed 6-23-14.)