(A) Permitted uses. No building shall be erected and no existing building shall be moved, altered, added to, or enlarged, nor shall any land, building, or premises be used, designated, or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner other than is included among the uses hereinafter listed as permitted in the district in which such building, land, or premises is located.
(B) Height and lot coverage. No building shall be erected, reconstructed, or structurally altered to exceed in height and maximum coverage of lot the limits hereinafter designated for the district in which such building is located.
(C) Open space. No building shall be erected, nor shall any existing building be structurally altered, enlarged, or rebuilt, nor shall any open space surrounding any building be encroached upon or reduced in any manner, except in conformity with the building site area and width, building location, yard, and floor area regulations hereinafter designated for the district in which such building or open space is located.
(D) Yards. No yard or other open space provided about any building for purpose of complying with provisions shall be considered as providing a yard or other open space for any other building, and no yard or other open spaces of one lot shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for a building on any other lot.
(Prior Code, § 11-2-1) Penalty, see § 11-2-7
Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Mayor or Town Clerk-Treasurer shall administer and enforce this title, including the receiving of applications, the inspection of premises, and the issuing of building permits. No building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued by him or her except upon compliance with the provisions of this title. In considering building permits, the Mayor or his or her delegate shall deny any application therefor when the type of architectural design of the proposed dwelling or structure will be injurious or detrimental to the neighborhood.
(Prior Code, § 11-2-2) Penalty, see § 11-2-7
(A) Continuation of use. Except as provided in this section, the lawful use and location of any building or land existing on the effective date hereof may be continued even though the use or location does not conform to the requirements of this title.
(B) Repairs and maintenance. Ordinary repairs and maintenance of a nonconforming building shall be permitted.
(C) Restoration. A nonconforming building which has been damaged by fire or other natural deterioration may be restored to its original condition, provided the work is commenced within one year of the calamity.
(D) Abandonment. Whenever a nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of one year, the use shall not thereafter be reestablished; any future use shall be in conformance with the provisions of this title.
(E) Extensions. A nonconforming use shall not be increased in area, nor shall a building containing a nonconforming use be extended.
(Prior Code, § 11-2-3) (Ord. 2024-01, passed 4-4-2024) Penalty, see § 11-2-7
(A) Permit required; application.
(1) No building or structure shall be erected, added to, or structurally altered until a permit therefor has been issued by the Town Clerk-Treasurer, in consultation with the Town Building Inspector or substitute as appointed by the Town Council.
(2) All applications for such permits shall be in accordance with the requirements of this title, and, unless upon written order of the Zoning Board or substitute as provided in § 11-2-5(E), no such building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any building where the construction, addition, or alteration or use thereof would be in violation of the provisions of this title.
(B) Matter accompanying application. There shall be submitted with all applications for building permits two copies of a layout or plot plan drawn to scale showing the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the exact size and location of the building and accessory building to be erected, and such other information as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this title.
(C) Payment of fee. One copy of such layout or plot plan shall be returned when approved by the Town Clerk-Treasurer, together with such permit to the applicant upon the payment of the fee provided in the Building Code.
(Prior Code, § 11-2-4) (Ord. 2024-01, passed 4-4-2024) Penalty, see § 11-2-7
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