(A) Zoning permit for new, altered, or non-conforming uses.
(1) It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or to permit the use or occupancy of any building or premises, or both, or any part thereof which may be hereafter created, erected, changed, converted, (or wholly or partly altered or enlarged as to its use or structure) until a zoning permit shall have been issued therefor by the Zoning Administrator stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of this chapter.
(2) No permit for the erection, alteration, moving or repair of any building shall be issued until an application has been made for a zoning permit in connection therewith. Such zoning permit shall be issued in conformity with the provisions of this chapter upon the satisfactory completion of the work.
(3) A temporary zoning permit may be issued by the Zoning Administrator for a period not exceeding six months during alterations or construction for partial occupancy of a building pending its completion, or for bazaars, carnivals, and revivals; provided that, such temporary permit shall require such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and the public. The use of a mobile home as a temporary office or shelter also requires a temporary zoning permit. Mobile homes used in this fashion are not subject to the setback and skirting requirements which apply when the mobile home is used as a permanent residence (see § 151.086). No permit for temporary mobile home use shall exceed six months.
(4) The Zoning Administrator shall maintain a record of all zoning permits and copies shall be furnished upon request to any responsible and interested person.
(5) In case of the failure to obtain the required zoning permit, civil procedures may be followed as set out in § 151.019.
(6) The failure to obtain the necessary zoning permit shall be a violation of this chapter and shall be punishable under § 151.999.
(B) Construction and use to be as stated on building and zoning permits. Building permits and zoning permits issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the Building Inspector (Zoning Administrator) authorize only the use, arrangement and construction set forth in such approved plans and applications. Any use, arrangement, or construction at variance with that authorized shall be deemed a violation of this chapter and shall be punishable as provided by § 151.999.
(Ord. passed 7-1-1980; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)