Pre-Application Conference. A pre-application conference with the Zoning Official is recommended prior to any application for approval within the Downtown District. The purpose of the pre-application conference is to provide an overview of the materials needed to submit an application and a description of the process; answer questions related to development within the district; and determine and clarify issues that may arise.

No construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion or installation of a structure, building, fence, patio, driveway, or other impervious surface, establishment of or change of use shall be undertaken unless and until a zoning permit is obtained from the Zoning Officer in accordance with the requirements of § 12-3a of this Code. In addition, an application for a zoning permit within the Downtown District, an applicant shall submit any additional information requested by the Zoning Official to effectively review for compliance with the provisions of the Downtown District.

Review and Approval. The Zoning Official shall provide copies of the zoning permit application to appropriate agencies for review. If the zoning permit application is deemed to be in compliance with this section and no variances or other development approvals are required under the Borough Land Development Regulations or Municipal Land Use Law, then the Zoning Official can issue the zoning permit. If the Zoning Official deems the submittal to not be in compliance with this § 12-12 (providing the reasons for such decision), then the applicant may submit the land development application to the Planning Board or the Board of Adjustment, as applicable, for appropriate relief and approval.