(a) The submission and review of zoning certificates shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions set forth hereunder.
(b) No use of land, building or structure and no construction or alteration of an existing use, building, or structure shall commence until a zoning certificate is issued by the Planning and Zoning Administrator certifying that the intended use of the premises has been documented, reviewed, and approved in conformance with the provisions of this Zoning Code. A zoning certificate shall only be issued by the Planning and Zoning Administrator subsequent to completion of all procedures and approvals required by this Code. The Planning and Zoning Administrator shall not be required to issue a zoning certificate where the subject property is not in compliance with the Zoning Code, Building Code, or Property Maintenance Code.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this Code, a zoning certificate shall be required before:
(d) An application for a zoning certificate shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Administrator and shall include, a plan or plans drawn to scale showing:
(1) The dimensions and the shape of the lot to be used or built upon;
(2) The sizes and locations of existing structures and uses on the lot;
(3) The dimensions and locations of proposed structures and uses;
(4) The heights of existing and proposed structures;
(5) A statement detailing the proposed use, which shall be signed by the applicant; and
(6) Such other documentation as may be necessary to determine conformance with the provisions of this Code.
(e) When the Planning and Zoning Administrator determines that an application for a zoning certificate does not comply with the provisions or intent of this Code, or that an application does not provide sufficient information to determine compliance with this Code, then the Planning and Zoning Administrator shall deny the application and shall not issue a zoning certificate.
(f) The Planning and Zoning Administrator may refer zoning certificates to the BZBA for review.
(g) Within fourteen (14) days of the Planning and Zoning Administrator’s denial of a zoning certificate, the applicant may file a written appeal with the BZBA. Any applicant who does not file an appeal within fourteen (14) days of the date of denial by the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. 33-2020. Passed 3-23-20; Ord. 103-2021. Passed 7-26-21.)