To obtain a certificate of zoning compliance for a single-family dwelling on a subdivided lot, an applicant shall follow the procedures set forth in this section.
(a) Submission Requirements. An applicant shall submit an application and plans, as required below, to the Zoning Administrator in such number as may be specified by him or her. The completed application shall be accompanied by payment of the required fee and all other applicable submission requirements established in this chapter. Plans prepared for construction or remodeling may be used to satisfy the requirements of this section. Such plans shall show the following:
(1) The exact shape and dimensions of the lot or tract proposed to be built upon, based on an actual survey or accurate plat map;
(2) The exact location and dimensions of the building or structure to be erected, including the height of the proposed building or structure;
(3) Floor plans and building facade elevations; and
(4) Such other information as may be deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator for his or her review to determine compliance with this Zoning Code.
At the request of the Zoning Administrator, the location of the proposed building or structure shall be staked out on the site before a certificate is issued.
(b) Review for Completeness by Zoning Administrator. Upon receipt of an application, the Zoning Administrator shall within three working days review the application and any accompanying proposed plan for completeness with regard to the applicable submission requirements of this Zoning Code.
(c) Review by Architectural Board of Review. Applications involving dwellings in an historic district shall be transmitted to the Architectural Board of Review for its comments and recommendations.
(d) Action by Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall, within twelve working days after determining that an application is complete, inspect the site or premises to ascertain actual existing conditions, shall review plans for conformity in all respects to this Zoning Code, and shall approve, amend, or reject such plans with reasons for rejection stated. If such plans are approved, or approved as amended, a certificate of zoning compliance shall be affixed thereto and one copy shall be returned to the applicant. Such certificate shall show that the proposed building or premises, or parts thereof, and the proposed use thereof, are in conformity with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.
(e) Expiration of Certificates of Zoning Compliance. A certificate of zoning compliance shall become void at the expiration of twelve months after the date of issuance unless construction is begun. If no construction is begun or use changed within one year of the date of the certificate, a new application and certificate shall be required. Construction is deemed to have begun when all necessary excavation and piers or footings of the dwelling included in the plan shall have been completed.
(Ord. 24-97. Passed 10-14-97.)