(a) Zoning Certificate Required. No person, firm or corporation shall locate, erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge or structurally alter any building, accessory building, utility building or structure within the Village or change the use of the building or land without having first obtained an approved zoning certificate.
(b) Application. Applications for a zoning certificate are available at the office of the Zoning Inspector; and when completed are to be filed at the office of the Zoning Inspector. Each application shall include the following:
(1) Name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
(2) Two copies of a scale drawing showing the actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon, or to be changed in use, in whole or in part;
(3) The location of the lot, its current use(s), and the zoning district in which it is located;
(4) The location on the lot, the lot coverage and the height of any building or structure to be erected or altered;
(5) The use proposed for each building, structure or area;
(6) The number of dwelling units, commercial uses and industrial uses each building is designed to accommodate, if applicable;
(7) The required fee; and
(8) Other information as requested by the Zoning Inspector for the effective administration of the Zoning Ordinance.
(c) Time Limit. If the zoning certificate is issued for the purpose of constructing a new building or structure and such construction is not begun within a six-month period, then the zoning certificate shall be null and void. The permit shall be conspicuously posted on the premises affected by such permit during the construction time. The permit may be valid for six months after the date of issuance or until completion of the project within one year after such date.
(Ord. 13-87. Passed 7-27-87.)