(A) Zoning certificate required. It shall be unlawful for an owner to construct, create, erect, change, convert, enlarge or otherwise alter any structure, building or land, or part thereof, until a zoning certificate shall have been issued by the Zoning Inspector. No property or part thereof shall be used for the operation of a business without a zoning permit.
(B) Zoning certificates are issued by Zoning Inspector. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Inspector to issue the zoning certificate; provided he or she is satisfied that the structure, building or premises and the proposed use thereof conform with all the requirements of this chapter. The Zoning Inspector shall issue no such permits unless the plans, specifications and the intended use conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(C) Projects requiring zoning permission. A zoning certificate shall be required for any use or structure which is regulated by this chapter, including all of the following:
(1) Construction or structural alteration of any building or structure;
(2) Construction or structural alteration of accessory structures, including, for example, garages, barns, gardening sheds, gazebos, storage buildings, swimming pools, landscaping structures, driveways, parking and sidewalks;
(3) Change in use of land, an existing structure or an existing accessory structure to a use of a different use which shall include another permitted use within the same zoning district;
(4) Any change in the use of a legal, non-conforming use or structure;
(6) Demolition or removal of an existing structure; and
(7) Using the property or any structure on the property for the operation of a business.
(D) Projects which do not require zoning permission. Zoning permission is not required for projects involving the maintenance or repair of a structure and/or site improvements which are necessary to maintain such structure in good condition.
(Ord. O-38-2020, passed 12-14-2020) Penalty, see § 153.999