(a) Planning and Zoning Commission Review. A courtesy copy of the application shall be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission not less than ten days prior to the date of the public hearing concerning the application. The Commission may, by motion of its Chairperson or any two members, hold a meeting to review the application. The Commission may make a recommendation to the Board of Zoning Appeals at this meeting. If no meeting is called, the Development Services Director, on behalf of the Commission, shall submit a written report to the Board, on or before the date of the public hearing, with his or her recommended approval, modification or disapproval of the variance and the reasons thereof. A copy of this report shall be furnished to the Commission and to Council. Fees shall be charged to the applicant according to the current fee schedule.
(b) Board of Zoning Appeals Action. The Board shall hold a public hearing and either approve or deny the application for a variance or appeal based on the criteria stated in this Code. The Board shall submit a written record of the reasons for its action to the applicant upon request.
(c) Administrative Response to Board Action.
(1) Zoning certificate. The Development Services Director shall issue a zoning certificate to applicants who have approval from the Board for their application within one year of the date of the final approval of the Board. Written documentation of permits not approved within thirty days shall be furnished to Council.
(2) Building permit. A building permit may be obtained for the development in accordance with the approved plot plan, for those buildings for which the Municipality grants permits.
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)