(A) Notice of decision. The Planning and Economic Development Department shall provide the applicant with the applicable document as they become available. Refer to Table 155.301 for the document provided.
(B) Effect of approval.
(1) Approval of any development application in accordance with this Code authorizes only the particular use, plan, or other specific activity approved, and not any other development requiring separate application.
(2) If one development permit or approval is a prerequisite to another permit or approval (e.g., variance approval prior to a site plan approval), development may not take place until all required permits and approvals are obtained. Approval of one application does not necessarily guarantee approval of any subsequent application.
(C) Expiration of approval.
(1) Unless otherwise noted an approved application excluding those that result in an ordinance or resolution shall expire following one year of inactivity as determined by the Planning and Economic Development Department Director.
(2) Approval extension.
(a) The Planning and Zoning Board may grant an extension of an approved application where the holder thereof can establish to the satisfaction of the Board that the delay is absolutely beyond their control.
(b) The applicant must reapply for approval prior to the expiration of the approved application.
(c) Resubmitted applications shall be subject to the same process and fee requirements of the previously approved applications.
(d) All resubmittals for extensions must comply with all requirements and provisions of this LDC at the time of resubmittal.
(e) An extension may be provided in accordance with F.S § 252.363 (Emergency Management Tolling and extension of permits and other authorizations) as amended from time to time.
(D) Amendments to an approved application. Any modifications of approved plans or conditions of approval shall require a new application that is submitted and reviewed in accordance with the full procedure and fee requirements applicable to the particular type of modification.
(E) Effect of denial.
(1) If an application requiring a public hearing is denied, the applicant may appeal the decision following the applicable process set forth in § 155.311.
(2) Denied applications that require a public hearing require a new application including noticing (if required) submittal of plans, fees and any other documents as determined by the project manager in order to be heard again.
(F) Building permits.
(1) Approval of an application under the provision of this Code does not provide exemption from any applicable building permits and related fees.
(2) Development applications must be approved prior to issuance of a building permit.
(3) No building permit shall be issued for the erection, alteration, or use of any building, structure, or part thereof, or for the use of any land or water, which is not in conformity with all the provisions of this LDC.
(G) Outside agencies. Approval of an application under the provision of this Code does not provide exemption from any applicable applications, review or fees that may be required from outside agencies including but not limited to Broward County or Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
(Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021)