A. Purpose
The purpose of a Zoning Compliance Permit is to ensure that:
1. Proposed development other than mere changes in use that is not covered by other development permits authorized under this Code complies with the standards in this Code; and
2. Final, detailed plans for development authorized by prior approvals of preliminary or general plans both continue to comply with the standards of this Code at a detailed level and comply with any conditions of the prior approvals.
B. Applicability
A Zoning Compliance Permit is required before issuance of a Building Permit and before any other development except a mere change in use requiring a Zoning Use Certificate or development authorized only by a Sign Code Permit, Tree Permit or Temporary Use Permit.
C. Zoning Compliance Permit Procedure
1. Step 1: Pre-Application Meeting
Optional (See Section 155.2301.).
2. Step 2: Neighborhood Meeting
Not applicable.
3. Step 3: Application Submittal and Acceptance
Applicable (See Section 155.2303.).
4. Step 4: Staff Review and Action
Applicable to a final decision by the Development Services Director (See Section 155.2304.).
5. Step 5: Public Hearing Scheduling and Notice
Not applicable.
6. Step 6: Advisory Body Review and Recommendation
Not applicable.
7. Step 7: Decision-Making Body Review and Decision
Not applicable.
D. Zoning Compliance Permit Review Standards
A Zoning Compliance Permit shall be approved only on a finding that the application complies with all applicable standards in this Code and all conditions as required by review and decision-making authorities as set forth in a development order.
E. Expiration
A Zoning Compliance Permit shall automatically expire at the end of six months following the date of approval, or an extension of this time period authorized in accordance with Section 155.2308.B.2, Extension of Expiration Time Period.