Delmar City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXIX
Administration
§ 10-199 Purpose.
The method for enforcing this chapter and the procedure to be followed in making application for a permit shall be as follows:
§ 10-200 Building permit application process.
A.
Before any building may be constructed, extended, altered, repaired, changed or converted, application for a building permit shall be made to the Code Enforcement Officer.
B.
Before any land may be put to a use that is provided for by special exception, application shall be made to the Board, except in those instances where a comprehensive development plan is necessary, in which case said application shall be made to the Commission for review and recommendation to the Board.
(1)
The application shall show:
(a)
The actual dimensions of the lot built upon or to be built upon;
(b)
The size and location of the building or buildings to be constructed;
(c)
The size and location of any proposed extension;
(d)
The house number and names of all streets upon which the lots abuts, and
(e)
Such other information as may be necessary to provide for enforcement of this chapter or upon which to base an inspection prior to passing on the application, as required by the Code Enforcement Officer.
(2)
The Commission shall file a written report with the Board after each hearing discussing the merits of the special exception and its relationship to the surrounding area. Said report shall be part of the official record of the Board.
C.
When granting special exceptions, the Board shall instruct the Code Enforcement Officer to issue a permit.
D.
If the application and the accompanying papers do not comply, in all respects, with the regulations of this chapter, it shall be disapproved by the Code Enforcement Officer and the applicant notified in writing. The Code Enforcement Officer may, at his discretion, before disapproving any application, return such application to the applicant, who may amend the said application, plans or specifications, in order to make the proposal comply with the regulations of this chapter. In such event, the Code Enforcement Officer shall proceed to pass upon the application as if it were an original application.
E.
If the application, filed together with the plans and specifications, conforms in all respects with the requirements of this chapter, the Code Enforcement Officer shall, within reasonable time, issue the permit applied for.
F.
If an application is disapproved, the applicant shall be notified in writing by the Code Enforcement Officer, with reasons for the disapproval.
G.
Whenever a permit is issued under the provisions of this chapter, it shall be exercised by the grantee therein named within six months from the date of its issuance, and if not exercised by the grantee therein named within the time, their privilege and all rights granted shall become null and void and of no effect.