(a) Application.
(1) Every application for a zoning certificate shall be accompanied by plans in duplicate, drawn to scale, showing the actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon or to be changed in its use, as well as the exact location, size and height of any existing or proposed building or structure which is proposed to be erected or altered.
(2) In the case of a proposed new building or structure or proposed alteration of an existing building or structure, drawings shall include the front, side, and rear elevations of the proposed building or structure.
(3) The existing and intended use of each building or structure or part thereof, the number of families or housekeeping units the building is designed to accommodate, where no buildings are involved, the location of the present use and proposed use to be made of the land, and such other information with regard to the lot and neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine compliance with this Code shall be included with the application. All dimensions shown on the plans shall accurately reflect site conditions.
(b) Health Department Certification. In every case where the lot is not provided with public water supply or the disposal of sanitary wastes by means of public sewers, the application shall be accompanied by a certificate of approval by the appropriate Department of Health, for the proposed method of water supply, disposal of sanitary wastes, or both.
(c) Inspector to Act within Seven Days. The Zoning Inspector shall act upon all applications within seven working days after they are filed in full compliance with all the applicable requirements. He shall either issue a zoning certificate within seven working days or shall notify the applicant in writing of his denial of such certificate and the reasons therefore. Failure to notify the applicant of either an approval or denial shall be considered a denial of a zoning certificate and entitles the applicant to appeals in accordance with Section 1234.04, the applicant may consent to an extension of time for the Zoning Inspector to act.
(d) Approvals.
(1) Expiration.
A. The zoning certificate is invalid if construction, erection, alteration or other work has not commenced within twelve months of the date of the grant of the zoning certificate.
B. One extension may be granted for an additional twelve-month period if requested by the owner or their representative at least ten days in advance of the expiration of the zoning certificate.
(2) Extension. If in the course of construction, work is delayed or suspended for more than six months, the approval of plans or drawings and specifications or data is invalid. Two extensions shall be granted for six months each if requested by the owner at least ten days in advance of the expiration of the approval.
(e) Fees. Fees shall be charged in accordance with orders and directions of Council.
(Ord. 08-33. Passed 5-4-09.)