1124.02 ZONING PERMITS.

   (a)   Zoning Permit Application Requirements. A zoning permit application shall not be considered complete, and the City Administrator shall take no action on said application, unless the following conditions are met:

      (1)   In any application that involves the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, or other alteration of a structure, fence, wall, parking lot, sign, or other physical alteration to a lot, the zoning permit application shall include a site plan with the information specified in subsection (b) hereof.

      (2)   In any application that involves the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or other alteration of a structure or sign, the zoning permit application shall include elevation drawings with the information specified in subsection (c) hereof in the right column.

      (3)   In any application that involves changing a use or expanding a use, the zoning permit application shall include the information specified in subsection (d) hereof in the right column.

      (4)   The City Administrator may require any additional information necessary to provide a complete review of an application's compliance with this Code.

   (b)   Zoning Permit Site Plan Requirements. Where a complete zoning permit application requires a site plan, the site plan shall include the following information:

      (1)   Lot lines, lot dimensions, and address of the subject property.

      (2)   A north arrow and scale.

      (3)   Dimensions and locations of street right-of-way boundaries, utilities, and easements.

      (4)   Existing and proposed building locations, footprints, and dimensions, including square footage.

       (5)   Dimensions and locations of driveways, parking areas, and other vehicular use areas, including square footage.

      (6)   Labeled dimensions of front, side, and rear yard setbacks between building footprints and relevant lot lines.

      (7)   Existing and proposed signage locations, footprints, dimensions, and illumination descriptions.

      (8)   Locations of pools and locations and heights of fencing, walls, and gates.

      (9)   Locations, dimensions, and descriptions of any proposed grade changes.

      (10)   Locations and dimensions of proposed new trees and existing trees, including labels of trees to remain and trees to be removed.

      (11)   Locations, descriptions, and quantities of existing and proposed landscaping material.

   (c)   Zoning Permit Elevation Drawing Requirements. Where a complete zoning permit application requires elevation drawings, such drawings shall include the following information:

      (1)   Address of the subject property.

      (2)   Drawings with dimensions, to scale, of each affected elevation of an existing or proposed structure and each affected elevation of an existing or proposed sign.

      (3)   Color and texture of the exterior finish materials.

      (4)   Description of the exterior finish materials.

      (5)   Locations and descriptions of illumination.

   (d)   Zoning Permit Change/expansion of Use Requirements. Where a complete zoning permit application includes a change of use or expansion of a use, the application shall include the following information:

      (1)   Address of the subject property.

      (2)   Description of the current uses of the subject property, including the locations and extents of the uses.

      (3)   Description of the proposed uses and/or proposed expansions of uses of the subject property, including the locations and extents of the uses.

   (e)   Classification of Undefined Use. Where a complete zoning permit application includes a proposed use that is not defined within this Code, the Board of Building and Zoning Appeals shall classify the use per Section 1125.03 - Similar Use Interpretations.

   (f)   Approval and Validity of Zoning Permit.

      (1)   The City Administrator shall issue approved zoning permits in writing to the applicant and property owner upon their determination that an application is complete and meets all applicable standards of this Code.

      (2)   An approved zoning permit shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of approval, within which time the associated work must be completed.

      (3)   Work that is not completed before a zoning permit expires shall require an extension by the City Administrator or a new permit before the work may continue.

      (4)   The City Administrator may grant an extension of up to six months for an issued zoning permit upon good cause shown and where there are no substantial changes to the work.

   (g)   Disapproval of Zoning Permit. The City Administrator shall issue notice of disapproval of a zoning permit in writing to the applicant and property owner upon their determination that an application is complete and that the application does not meet all applicable standards of this Code.

   (h)   Appeal for Variance. The disapproval of a zoning permit may be appealed within twenty (20) days of the decision to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals in search of a variance to permit the disapproved work per Section 1125.01 - Variances.

   (i)   Appeal of Zoning Permit Decision. A decision by the City Administrator on a zoning permit may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Building Appeals within twenty (20) days of the decision per Section 1125.02 - Appeals of City Administrator Decisions.

(Ord. 081-2023. Passed 10-3-23.)