(a) Each application for a zoning permit shall be made in person by the landowner or his/her representative or a person holding a valid option, lease, or contract to purchase and accompanied by a permit fee set by the Town Council. The landowner representative or authorized person shall show or provide the following:
(1) The actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon;
(2) The size and location of all buildings existing on the lot;
(3) The size and location of the proposed new construction;
(4) The existing and intended use of all parts of the land or building;
(5) Such other information about the lot and neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this chapter.
(b) Any zoning permit issued shall become invalid if the work authorized by it has not substantially commenced within twelve (12) months of its date of issue or if the work authorized by it is suspended, stopped, or is abandoned.
(c) Unless otherwise provided by law, zoning permits run with the land (see Section 9-3008).
(d) For the purposes of this ordinance, a project is considered to have not substantially commenced unless either one of the following has occurred:
(1) The development has installed substantial on-site infrastructure, such as but not limited to the installation of a road, water line, sewer line, or stormwater management pond; or
(2) The development has received and maintained a valid building permit for the construction and approval of a building foundation. (Ord. of 1/10/05; Ord. of 12/6/10; Ord. of 6/28/21)