A development approval shall be in writing and may contain a provision requiring the development to comply with all applicable state and local laws. The town may issue development approvals in print or electronic form. Any development approval issued exclusively in electronic form shall be protected from further editing once issued. Applications for development approvals may be made by the landowner, a lessee or person holding an option or contract to purchase or lease land, or an authorized agent of the landowner. An easement holder may also apply for development approval for such development as is authorized by the easement.
(A) Notice. Any approval or disapproval of an application for a zoning permit made pursuant to this section shall be communicated by the Administrative Official who shall in turn give written notice to the owner of the property that is the subject of the determination and to the party who sought the determination, if different from the owner. The written notice shall be delivered by personal delivery, electronic mail, or by first-class mail. The notice shall be delivered to the last address listed for the owner of the affected property on the county tax abstract and to the address provided in the application or request for a determination if the party seeking the determination is different from the owner.
(B) Expiration of zoning permit. A zoning permit shall expire one year after the date of issuance if the work authorized by the certificate has not been substantially commenced. If after commencement the work or activity allowed under a certificate is discontinued for a period of 12 months after commencement, the certificate shall immediately expire.
(C) Any appeal from a decision of the Administrative Official may be made in accordance with the provisions of § 154.257 herein.
(D) An approval made pursuant to this chapter attaches to and runs with the land.
(Ord. passed 6-29-2021)