A. All persons or entities desiring to undertake any new construction, structural or site alteration, razing, grading or changes in the use of a structure or lot shall apply to the Zoning Administrator for a zoning permit by completing the appropriate application form and by paying all required fees. No application shall be accepted or deemed complete until all forms, materials and plans are filed and any fees are fully paid.
B. The Zoning Administrator shall, as applicable:
(1) Issue the zoning permit;
(2) Require submittal of additional information;
(3) Refuse the permit, indicating in writing the reason therefor; and/or
(4) Defer his or her decision until such time as the required approvals of City Council or the Zoning Hearing Board are rendered.
C. If a request for a permit is denied or deferred, or a determination is made by the Zoning Administrator, the applicant may appeal that action to the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the provisions of this section.
D. Until a permit is issued, no construction shall be undertaken, and any construction that has occurred prior to the issuance of the permit shall, if requested by the Zoning Administrator, be removed.
E. If a permit has been issued, the action proposed may be undertaken. It is recommended, however, that applicants wait 30 days to begin construction if there is a possibility of an appeal by another party to have the permit or approval revoked.
F. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall apply to the Building Inspector for a certificate of occupancy (where such is required under Chapter 180, Construction Codes).