(a) Application for zoning approval for the construction of a new building or structure, or the reconstruction, alteration, enlargement, moving or use of an existing building or structure shall be made to the Zoning Administrator at the same time the application for a building permit is made. Said approval shall be issued within thirty (30) days after the date of submission of the application, provided such is in conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Code.
(b) Application for zoning approval for the use of land, or of an existing building or structure, or for a change in a nonconforming use as herein provided, shall be made to the Zoning Administrator. Said approval shall be issued within thirty (30) days after the date of submission of the application, provided such is in conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Code.
(c) The Zoning Administrator may require applications for zoning approval to be accompanied by a plot plan, which shall be prepared at a scale not smaller than one (1) inch to fifty (50) feet, and shall where applicable, include:
(1) The property owner's name and address and the names and addresses of abutting owners;
(2) Lot or tract boundaries showing accurate bearings and distances, and including a location map sufficient to denote the location of the proposed site;
(3) Northpoint for the site;
(4) Municipal corporation and township lines;
(5) Location of existing and proposed buildings, structures and uses, including accessory buildings, structures or uses, giving heights and dimensions of such and distances between same;
(6) Existing and proposed use(s) of the land, buildings and structures;
(7) Existing and proposed abutting street rights-of-way, cartways and curbs adjacent to the site;
(8) Location and dimension of existing and proposed buildings and setback lines, including front, side and rear yards;
(9) Existing and proposed driveways, access drives, sidewalks, parking lots, parking spaces, access aisles, and loading and unloading areas;
(10) Location, dimension, height and type of existing and proposed signs;
(11) Existing and proposed utilities, including water lines, sewer lines, storm sewers, natural gas lines, electric lines and telephone lines, and related easements;
(12) Architectural drawings illustrating exterior designs of the existing and proposed buildings or structures;
(13) Location and dimension of existing and proposed common open space and active play area, if any;
(15) Traffic Circulation Plans when required pursuant to the provisions of Section 1185.49 of this Zoning Code; and
(16) A time schedule for the approximate time of completion of each stage or phase of the development.
(17) Additional information as may reasonably be required by the Zoning Administrator.
(d) All dimensions shown on the plot plan shall be based on an actual survey when determined necessary by the Zoning Administrator. The lot and the location of the buildings, structures or uses thereon shall be staked out on the ground before construction is started. Four copies of the application for zoning approval and accompanying plot plan must be submitted. One copy will be returned to the applicant when such has been approved by the Zoning Administrator along with the certificate of zoning approval, as may be granted.
(e) In the event that the Zoning Administrator finds that the use of land, buildings or structures is in conformity with the requirements of this Zoning Code, then he shall issue a certificate of zoning approval. In the event that changes or modifications are made to an approved application or plot plan after a certificate of zoning approval has been issued, then such changes or modifications must be approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(f) In the event that the Zoning Administrator finds that the use of land, buildings or structures is not in conformity with the requirements of this Zoning Code, then he shall deny zoning approval and prepare in writing, within the time period prescribed, a notice of disapproval, which shall contain a statement of the reasons therefor and a copy thereof shall be transmitted to the applicant by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(g) Under written request from the property owner, the Zoning Administrator may issue zoning approval for any building, lot or use existing upon the effective date of this Zoning Code certifying, after inspection, the extent and type of use made of the building and premises and whether such existing building, lot or use conforms to the provisions of this Zoning Code.
(h) The following non-refundable application fees payable to the City shall accompany an application for zoning approval, which shall be paid at the time the application is submitted:
(1) New construction, remodeling or additions. Existing residential buildings with three or fewer dwelling, boarding or rooming units under the same roof; including fences, walls, driveways and accessory buildings or uses: fee of ten dollars ($10.00) when a certificate of zoning approval is applied for prior to commencement of remodeling or construction; or twenty dollars ($20.00) when a certificate of zoning approval is applied for after the commencement of remodeling or construction.
(2) New construction, remodeling or additions. Existing residential buildings with four or more dwelling, boarding or rooming units under the same roof, commercial and other uses; including fences, walls, signs, parking lots, driveways and accessory buildings or uses: fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) when a certificate of zoning approval is applied for prior to the commencement of remodeling or construction; or forty dollars ($40.00) when a certificate of zoning approval is applied for after the commencement of remodeling or construction.
(3) Existing buildings or uses. Fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for issuance of certificate of zoning approval when requested by property owner.
(Ord. 2005-71. Passed 9-13-05.)