(A) The use of property cannot be substantially changed; substantial clearing, grading or excavation may not be commenced; and buildings or other substantial structures may not be constructed, erected, moved or substantially altered except in accordance with the issuance of the proper permit(s) which may include one or more of the following:
(1) A building permit issued by the Planning Director or his or her designee;
(2) A zoning permit issued by the Planning Director or his or her designee;
(3) A variance issued by the Board of Adjustment; and
(4) A special use permit issued by the City Council.
(B) A permit issued by representatives of the city shall conform to the requirements of this chapter and to plans submitted by the applicant. Approved plans are by reference made a part of the permit and may not be altered without official city approval.
(C) Applicants for building permits, zoning permits, special use permits and variances must have legal authority to use the property in question. By way of illustration all applications must be signed by the property owner(s), estate administrator or a person with power of attorney in matters related to the property in question, or by an agent with written notarized authority granted by one of the parties above.
(D) Issuance of a zoning permit, variance or special use permit authorizes the recipient to take a certain approved actions contained in the application. It does not mean or imply that the property may be occupied. The intended use may not be commenced, no buildings occupied or parcels sold until all of the requirements of this chapter, and any additional conditions imposed have been met. The use may be commenced and/or buildings occupied only after an occupancy permit has been issued by the Planning Director.
(E) Failure to observe the requirement and conditions of a permit may result in permit revocation and/or other penalties.
(F) Unless provided otherwise by law, all rights, privileges, benefits, burdens, and obligations created by development approvals made pursuant to this chapter attach to and run with the land.
(2009 Code, § 155.257) (Ord. passed 10-27-1992; Ord. 2021-Z-19, passed 6-22-2021) Penalty, see § 155.999