(a) All applications for permits to construct, remodel, improve, alter, relocate, extend or vacate streets, alleys, parks, playgrounds, recreation areas and other public ways and places, required by ordinance or resolution of the village, now in effect or which may hereafter be passed and effective, shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its review and approval or disapproval.
(b) All applications for permits that require a rezoning or variance action from an existing zoning or building ordinance or regulation shall be held in abeyance pending the submission of a request for such rezoning or variance by the applicant and action taken thereon. The Commission shall forward such applications and requests, with its recommendations thereon, to Council for final approval or disapproval within 60 days of the receipt of the request for rezoning or variance.
(c) All matters pertaining to building permits referred to the Commission shall have action taken upon them within 60 days from the date of referral, except those permits which require rezoning or variance actions. The time period established may be extended by authorization of Council or by mutual agreement between the Commission and the applicant.
(d) Building permit applications involving new construction and repair, alteration or additions to existing buildings and structures shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission before the Building Inspector has reviewed the plans, drawings and related documents and has indicated that such plans, drawings and related documents meet all the requirements of the Building and Housing Code and are therefore approved.
(e) Building permits shall be issued by the Planning and Zoning Clerk. Permits shall be issued only after receipt of a written notification of approval of the application for the permit by the Commission and only after the permit has been signed by the Mayor.
(f) Applicants for building permits may appeal the decisions of the Commission to Council. Such appeals must be filed with the Fiscal Officer not later than 30 days from the date of the notification to the applicant of the decision of the Commission.
(Ord. 16-2017, passed 6-19-2017; Ord. 24-2017, passed 9-11-2017)