(a) Submission of Applications. An application for the construction or alteration of a single-family detached dwelling, a two-family dwelling, or use accessory thereto shall include the items set forth below.
(1) The completed application form, along with the application fee as established by the City.
(2) One copy of a general vicinity map.
(3) Copies of an accurate survey, legibly drawn, unless the Zoning Administrator determines that a plot plan is acceptable, including the items set forth in Chapter 1137, Submission Requirements.
(b) Review for Completeness. The Zoning Administrator shall review each submitted application to determine compliance with the applicable submission requirements. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Zoning Administrator shall notify the applicant, within five (5) days of receiving such application, of necessary changes or additional information needed. When the application is deemed complete and the application fee has been paid, the Zoning Administrator shall officially accept the application for consideration of the action(s) requested on the date such determination is made.
(c) Action by Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall evaluate the application for compliance with the applicable Development Code provisions within ten (10) days from the date it was determined to be complete. In evaluating the application, the Zoning Administrator may consult with any department, agency, public body, official, company, or individual necessary to determine whether the application complies with the regulations of this Development Code.
(d) Notification. If an application has not been subject to review by the Board of Appeals and the Zoning Administrator has determined that the application for a Zoning Certificate meets the requirements of this Development Code, the Certificate shall not be issued until 1) the application therefore has remained on file in the office of the Zoning Administrator for public inspection for a period of ten (10) days, during which time the applicant for such Certificate shall place a sign on the property stating the nature of the work and improvements for which the Certificate is requested; and 2) the Zoning Administrator has fixed the reasonable time necessary to complete the building work, taking into consideration the time for completion estimated by the applicant, the nature of the work and the effect of seasonal and weather conditions. The sign placed on the property stating the nature of the work and improvements for which the Certificate is requested shall be of the size and type furnished by the City and located so as to be fully legible from the front lot line. Those applications for a Zoning Certificate for all structures shall not be issued without written notification by first class mail to all abutting property owners. This notification shall be made at least ten (10) days prior to the issuance of the Certificate. Should any property owner have an objection to the issuance of a Certificate, he shall file a written protest or complaint with the Zoning Administrator prior to the issuance of the Zoning Certificate in accordance with Section 1129.09
of this Chapter.
(e) Review by the Design and Construction Board of Review. If the Zoning Administrator finds that the application complies with the applicable regulations in this Development Code, the Zoning Administrator shall forward the application to the Design and Construction Board of Review who shall have seven (7) days, to determine compliance with the regulations in this Development Code. If the Design and Construction Board of Review approves the application, the Zoning Administrator shall issue a zoning certificate. If the Design and Construction Board of Review denies the application, the zoning certificate shall not be issued. The Zoning Administrator shall state on the application the reason for the denial and shall transmit one copy thereof to the applicant along with one copy of the plans, signed, dated and noted as disapproved, retaining the original application for the City's permanent record.
(f) Following the Zoning Administrator's review, the lapsing of the notification period required by sub-section 1129.05 (d) if applicable, and review by the Design and Construction Board of Review, the Zoning Administrator shall either:
(1) Approve. The Zoning Administrator shall issue a zoning certificate upon finding that the building, structure or use, as proposed, complies with the provisions of this Development Code; or,
(2) Deny. If it is determined by the Zoning Administrator that the proposed building, structure or use would violate one or more provisions of this Development Code, then the zoning certificate shall not be issued. The Zoning Administrator shall state on the application the reason for the denial, including the regulation(s) which would be violated by the proposed use, and shall transmit one (1) copy thereof to the applicant along with one (1) copy of the plot plan, signed, dated and noted as disapproved, retaining the original application for the City's permanent record.