Building & Zoning Information, Inspectors, &  Members

Zoning Compliance Permit Information

20.41 issuance of Zoning Compliance Permits. No building or structure, or part thereof, shall hereafter be located, erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, converted, or enlarged or moved; nor shall any change be made in the use of any building, structure, or land without a Zoning Compliance Permit having been obtained from the Zoning Inspector for such building, structure, or land. A zoning compliance application shall be filled out and submitted to the Zoning inspector.

20.4.2 Permit Application Requirements. The Zoning Inspector shall require that all applications for zoning compliance permits shall be accompanied by plans and specifications including a plot plan in duplicate drawn to scale, showing the following information:

1. The actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be built upon;
2. The exact Size and location of existing structures on the lot, if any; and,
3. The location and dimensions of the proposed structure or alteration.
4. The front, rear and side measurement of any building to the adjacent lot lines.
5. Proof of a driveway permit from the proper road authority for any new construction or on any driveway which may be questionable.
6. One copy of ownership and legal property description.

One (1) copy of the plans shall be returned [6 the applicant by the Zoning Inspector after such copy has been approved or disapproved, and attested to same by the Zoning Inspector's signature on such copy. The Zoning Inspector shall retain the original copy, similarly marked, for his files. Whenever the buildings, structures, and uses as set forth in the application are in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance, the Zoning Inspector shall issue the applicant a zoning compliance permit within five (5) days of the filing thereof. Where action of the Board of Appeals or the Planning Commission is required in any case, as set forth in this Ordinance, the Zoning Inspector shall issue such permit promptly following such action.

Fees

Zoning Compliance Permit - $80.00
Zoning Board of Appeals (variance) - $360.00