This chapter includes procedures to ensure that the provisions and regulations, set forth in this Zoning Code, be soundly and consistently applied and that this Code be vigorously administered. This chapter includes procedures to be followed in obtaining zoning permits; certificates of zoning compliance, conditional zoning certificates; development plan approval; an appeal or variance, and determinations of a similar use. The purposes of this chapter are:
(a) To establish the procedures for reviewing and acting upon applications for zoning permits, including certificates of compliance, in order to accomplish the purposes for which this Zoning Code is adopted.
(b) To provide adequate review of proposed developments in those zoning districts where the uses are of such a nature, because of their size, scale or effect on surrounding property, that review of specific development plans is deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the community.
(c) To establish procedures for reviewing applications for a conditional use. These procedures are necessary because some uses, as set forth in the district regulations, are classified as conditional uses thereby requiring a separate review process utilizing the guidelines outlined in this chapter.
(d) To establish procedures for reviewing applications for appeals and variances.
(Ord. 2009-17. Passed 9-15-2009.)