The required permit for a respective commercial land use is indicated in Section 16-107, commercial land use matrix. The permit requirements are as provided for in this chapter and as further provided for below.
(A) Zoning clearance. Permitted uses are subject to the requirement for approval of a zone clearance in accordance with this chapter. The permit application requirements and process for a zoning clearance are set forth in Article VII, Division 1 of this chapter.
(B) Site plan review (SPR) permit. An SPR permit may be used for developments where the State has mandated that the city's approval must be ministerial. The permit application requirements and process for site plan review permit are set forth in Article VII, Division 1A of this chapter.
(C) Development design review (DDR) permit. The permit application requirements and process for development design review permit are set forth in Article VII, Division 2 of this chapter.
(1) A DDR permit is required for all new construction unless a special use permit, SPR or other zoning permit is required under this chapter. A DDR permit is also required for the review and approval of a use which requires administrative review to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and other regulatory requirements.
(2) For the review of uses proposed to be located in existing structures, the Director may determine the level of information and plans required.
(D) Special use permit (SUP). The permit application requirements and process for a SUP are set forth in Article VII, Division 3 of this chapter.
(E) Minor modifications. Where a planning permit such as a special use permit, planned development permit, development design review permit or site plan review has been previously approved, the Director may elect to modify that existing permit in lieu of requiring the application and approval of a new permit for a proposed physical modification or use clearance, provided such physical modification is within the parameters for minor modifications provided for in this chapter or by administrative policy. The requirements and process for modifications to a special use permit are set forth in Article VII, Division 4 of this chapter. Modifications to a site plan review permit are set forth in Article VII, Division 1A of this chapter. Modifications to a development design review permit are processed in the same manner as the original development design review permit as set forth in Article VII, Division 2.
(F) Specific plan permit requirements. For development in areas within a designated specific plan, the specific plan will identify the processing requirements for uses. Where the specific plan is silent on a use or process, the following table identifies the permit processing requirements.
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