(a) Written application shall be made for a zoning permit to the Zoning Administrator, for the construction of a new building, the alteration of an existing building, use of vacant land, change in the use of land or building, or for a change in a nonconforming use as herein provided. Information regarding the general procedure is contained in the Appendix. If the proposed use or construction is in conformity with the provisions of applicable Village Ordinances, the Zoning Administrator shall issue the zoning permit.
(b) Application Form: The applicant must use the application form approved by the Village. The following information must be included on the application form: name, address, and phone number of applicant; legal description of property; existing use; proposed use; and zoning district.
(1) Each permit application shall include plans and specifications of the building which the applicant intends to erect, relocate or alter. All dimensions shown on filed plans shall be based on an actual survey.
(2) Each permit application shall include a plot plan in triplicate, and such other plans as may be necessary to show the location and type of buildings to be erected or alterations to be made. Said plot plan shall contain a complete and accurate legal description of the subject property and a general location sketch showing nearby section lines and/or residential and major roadways. The legal description shall be given by metes and bounds or by lot number and subdivision name.
(3) Where complete and accurate information is not readily available from existing records, the Zoning Administrator may require the applicant to furnish a survey of the lot by a registered engineer or surveyor.
(4) A registered survey and/or a stake out survey for all buildings and structures shall be supplied by the applicant before construction is started, if deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator.
(5) No erection, removal or alteration of any building shall be made other than in conformity with such plans after approval by the Zoning Administrator.
(6) Such plans shall be sufficient to enable the Zoning Administrator to obtain full and complete information as to the extent and character of the work to be done.
(7) Every application for a Zoning Permit shall be accompanied by the permit fee hereafter provided for.
(c) The Plot Plan shall show:
(1) The scale of the drawing (Engineer's scale) and a north arrow pointing to the top of the drawing and placed on the right hand side of the drawing.
(2) The street providing access to the lot and the exact location of the lot in relation to the nearest cross street.
(3) The name of the concerned lot plan, if any, and the lot numbers of the concerned and abutting properties.
(4) The actual dimensions of the lot, the yard and other open space dimensions thereof, and the location and size (including height) of any existing structure thereon.
(5) The location and size of the proposed structure and/or the proposed enlargement of the existing structure.
(6) Plans of the new construction showing material to be used.
(7) Number of off-street parking spaces or loading berths.
(8) Number of dwelling units.
(9) Any other information which in the judgment of the Zoning Administrator may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of this Ordinance.
(d) Each plan shall bear statements declaring:
(1) That no part of the land involved in the application has previously been used to provide required yard space or lot area for another structure.
(2) Which abutting land was formerly that of the owner of the land involved in the application, and, if any, the approximate date of title transfer.
(e) Each property owner or authorized agent shall be required to attest to the correctness of the statements and data furnished with the application.
(f) A file of such applications and plans shall be kept in the office of the Zoning Administrator.
(g) Site plans, when required, shall accompany the application for a zoning permit and shall be subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may seek review and recommendation from the Planning Commission. The Zoning Administrator shall not issue a zoning permit for any application requiring site plan review specifically required under Sections 1178.04 and 1185.03 of this Ordinance, prior to recommendation by the Planning Commission.
(h) Once satisfied that all relevant requirements set forth in this Code have been met, the Zoning Administrator shall issue to the zoning permit applicant a Zoning Permit. Petitions will be on forms provided by the Village.
(i) Where construction or physical improvement of the land is involved, work must begin within one year of the date of the issuance of the zoning permit and be substantially complete within two and one-half years of the issuance of the zoning permit. If this schedule is not followed, the permit shall expire and may be revoked.
(Ord. 11-07. Passed 7-18-07.)