Golden Meadow City Zoning Code

A.

An administrative official designated by the town council shall administer and enforce the ordinance codified in this title. He may be provided with the assistance of such other persons as the town council may direct.

B.

If the administrative official finds that any of the provisions of this title are being violated, he shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violations, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it. He shall order discontinuance of the illegal use of land, buildings or structures; removal of illegal buildings or structures, or of additions, alterations or structural changes thereto; and discontinuance of any illegal work being done. The administrative official shall take other action authorized by the ordinance codified in this title to insure compliance with or to prevent violation of its provisions.

(Ord. 77 § 3.1, 1961.)

It is the intent of the ordinance codified in this title that all questions of interpretation and enforcement shall be first presented to the administrative official and that such questions shall be presented to the board of adjustment only on appeal from the decision of the administrative official. Recourse from the decision of the board of adjustment shall be to the courts as provided for such matters in appropriate legislation of the state, that is, Section 4727 of Title 33 of the Revised Statutes of Louisiana.

(Ord. 77 § 3.2, 1961.)

A.

No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered without a permit therefor issued by the administrative official. No building permit shall be issued except in conformity with the provisions of the ordinance codified in this title, except after written order from the board of adjustment.

B.

The lot and location of the building thereon shall be staked out on the ground and approved by the building inspector before any construction begins.

(Ord. 77 § 3.301, 1961.)

A.

All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by plans in duplicate, drawn to a scale of not less than one-eighth inch to one inch, showing the actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be built upon, the exact size and location of the buildings already existing, if any, and the location and dimensions of the proposed building or alteration. The application shall include such other information as lawfully may be required by the administrative official, including the following:

1.

The existing or proposed building or alteration;

2.

The existing or proposed uses of the building and land;

3.

The number of families, housekeeping units or rental units the building is designed to accommodate;

4.

The conditions existing on the lot; and

5.

Such other matters as may be necessary to determine conformance with and provide for the enforcement of the ordinance codified in this title.

B.

One copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant by the administrative official after he has marked such copy either as approved or disapproved and attested to same by his signature on such copy. The second copy of the plans, similarly marked, shall be retained by the administrative official.

(Ord. 77 § 3.302, 1961.)

A.

It is unlawful to use or occupy, or permit the use or occupancy of any building and/or premises, or part thereof, created, erected, changed, converted or wholly or partly altered or enlarged, in its use or structure after September 15, 1961, until a certificate of occupancy has been issued therefor by the administrative official stating that the proposed use of this building or land conforms to the requirements of the ordinance codified in this title.

B.

No permit for erection, alteration, moving or repair of any building shall be issued until an application has been made for a certificate of occupancy, and the certificate shall be issued in conformity with the provisions of this title upon completion of the work.

C.

A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the administrative official for a period not exceeding six months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending its completion; provided, that such temporary certificate may require such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and the public.

D.

The administrative official shall maintain a record of all certificates of occupancy, and copies shall be furnished upon request to any person.

E.

Failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy shall be a violation of this title and shall be punishable under Chapter 1.08.

(Ord. 77 § 3.303, 1961.)

A.

If the work described in any building permit has not begun within ninety days from the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire and be cancelled by the administrative official and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected.

B.

If the work described in any building permit has not been substantially completed within one year of the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire and be cancelled by the administrative official, and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected together with notice that further work as described in the cancelled permit shall not proceed unless and until a special building permit has been obtained.

(Ord. 77 § 3.304, 1961.)

Whenever a violation of the ordinance codified in this title occurs or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint stating fully the causes and basis thereof shall be filed with the administrative official. He shall record properly such complaint, immediately investigate and take action thereon as provided by Section 18.76.010.

(Ord. 77 § 3.401, 1961.)