A. A request for zoning permits or certificates of occupancy shall be denied if the information submitted therewith is incomplete, erroneous or otherwise unsatisfactory, or if the application fee is not remitted in full.
B. Revocation.
(1) The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to revoke a zoning permit or approval issued under the provisions of this chapter in case of one or more of the following:
(a) Any false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application or on the plans on which the permit or approval was based. (Note: The Pennsylvania Criminal Code provides for penalties for providing false information to a municipal employee in the carrying out of his/her duties.)
(b) Upon violation of any condition lawfully imposed by the Zoning Hearing Board upon a special exception use or variance or imposed by City Council upon a conditional use.
(c) Any work being accomplished or use of land or structures in such a way that does not comply with this chapter or an approved site plan or approved permit application.
(d) If the applicant has used the premises for felony criminal activity.
(e) If the Zoning Administrator becomes aware that a zoning permit was mistakenly issued in violation of this chapter.
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(2) Prior to the effective date of a revocation of a permit or approval, an enforcement notice shall be first provided to the applicant, and the applicant shall be notified that they have a right of appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board.
(3) The Zoning Administrator shall also have the authority to withhold or suspend a zoning permit or other approval under this chapter if one of the conditions exist that are listed in Subsection B(1) above until such time as the applicant shows they have resolved a violation or inaccuracy.
4. Editor's Note: Original Subsection 2(A)(6), which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011.