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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 Editor's Note: Original Subsection 2(A)(6), which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 2-14-2011 by Ord.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.
The enactment of this chapter or amendment shall not require a change in plans, construction or designated uses for which a zoning permit has been issued prior to this enactment or amendment if construction has commenced within six months, construction is diligently continued, and the entire building or use shall have been completed within the life of the permit or authorized renewals thereof. In the event that construction has not begun within six months or is not diligently prosecuted or is not completed within the life of the permit or any authorized renewal, the permit shall lapse and the construction shall be subject to the zoning regulations existing at the time of said lapse, unless otherwise provided under state law.
It shall be the duty of the Zoning Administrator to keep a record of all applications for zoning permits, and records of all known registered nonconforming uses. The Zoning Administrator shall file and safely keep copies of all plans submitted which shall form a part of the records of his or her office. All records and permits issued shall be available for public inspection at reasonable times.
A. The owner of a premises occupied by a lawful nonconforming use or structure may secure a certificate of nonconforming use or structure from the Zoning Administrator, after providing evidence that it is a lawful nonconformity.
B. Such certificate shall be authorized by the Zoning Administrator and shall certify to the owner his or her right to continue such nonconforming use or structure, within the applicable limits of City ordinances and statutory and Pennsylvania case law.
C. Copies of certificates shall be maintained by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with the provisions of § 600-306 hereof.
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