The provisions of this ordinance shall be administered and enforced by the Town of Lyman through an officially designated administrator. If the Zoning Administrator shall find that any provision of this ordinance is being violated, he shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violations, indicate the nature of the violation, and order the action necessary to correct it. They shall order discontinuance of any illegal use of land, buildings, or structures, illegal work being done, or take any other action authorized by this Ordinance to ensure compliance with or prevent violations of its provisions. The person responsible for such violations must comply within 30 days of such notice or be subject to the penalties detailed in Section 907.

No building, sign, or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a permit issued by the Building Official. No building or sign permit shall be issued unless a Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall have been issued by the Zoning Administrator to indicate that the proposed building or sign is in full compliance with the provisions of this ordinance, unless a special exception or variance is granted as provided by this ordinance.

All applications for Certificates of Zoning Compliance shall be accompanied by the appropriate permit fee and by two plans drawn to a scale of ¼" = 1', showing the actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be built upon; the exact sizes and locations on the lot of building(s) already existing, if any; the set back lines of buildings on adjoining lots, off-street parking spaces, and such additional information as may be necessary to determine conformance and provide for the enforcement of this Ordinance, and the location and dimensions of the proposed building(s) or alteration. The sketch or diagram need not be professionally drawn. The application shall include such other information as lawfully may be required by the Zoning Administrator, including existing or proposed buildings or alterations, existing or proposed uses of buildings and land, the number of families, housekeeping units, or rental units the building is designed to accommodate; conditions existing on the lot; and such other matters as may be necessary to determine conformance with, and provide for the enforcement of this ordinance.

One copy of the plan shall be returned to the applicant by the Zoning Administrator, with approval or disapproval noted and shall be attested to the same by the signature of the Zoning Administrator on such copy. The original copy of the plans, similarly marked, shall be retained by the Zoning Administrator.

If the work in any building has not begun within six (6) months from the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire. If a parcel of land for which a permit has been issued is not used for the purpose for which it was permitted, within three (3) months of the date of issuance, said permit shall expire. In either case, the permit shall be canceled by the Zoning Administrator, and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected, together with notice that further work as described in the canceled permit shall not proceed unless and until a zoning permit has been obtained. The use, arrangement, or construction of any structure that differs from that authorized shall be deemed a violation of the Ordinance and punishable as set out in section 907.

It shall be unlawful to use, occupy or permit the use of any building or premises, or both, or parts thereof hereafter created, erected, changed, converted, or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use or structure until a Certificate of Occupancy shall have been issued therefor by the Building Official stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of this ordinance. The Building Official shall maintain a record of all Certificates of Occupancy and a copy shall be furnished upon request to any person. Failure to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy shall be a violation of this Ordinance, and be punishable under Section 907 of this Ordinance.

A temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued by the Building Inspector for a period not exceeding six (6) months during the alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending completion, provided that such temporary permit may require such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and general public.

It is the intent of this ordinance that all questions arising in connection with the enforcement of the ordinance shall be presented first to the Zoning Administrator. If a request for a Zoning Permit is disapproved, or if a Certificate of Occupancy is denied, a question shall be presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals only on appeal from the decision of the Zoning Administrator.

Any person charged with violating any provisions of this Ordinance shall be charged with a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined and/or imprisoned, as determined by the Court, for each offense.

When such an act or commission is continued in violation of the provisions of these regulations after being served notice of such violations by the Zoning Administrator each and every day during which such act or omission continues shall be deemed a separate violation.

Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Town from taking such lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.

Whenever a violation of this Ordinance 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 Zoning Administrator, who shall record properly such complaint, investigate within a reasonable time, and take action thereon as provided by this Ordinance.

Conditional uses, as set forth in Article IV of this Ordinance, are declared to possess characteristics which require certain controls in order to insure compatibility with other uses in the district within which they are proposed for location.

Conditional uses shall be permitted subject to a determination by the Zoning Administrator that they conform to all regulations set forth herein and elsewhere in this ordinance, with particular reference to those requirements established for those districts in which they are proposed for location.

Applications for permission to build, erect, or locate a conditional use shall be submitted and processed in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Article, prior to the issuance of any permits.

The Zoning Administrator is authorized to issue a temporary Certificate of Zoning Compliance for temporary uses, as follows:

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All temporary Certificates of Zoning Compliance may be renewed provided that it is determined that said use is clearly of a temporary nature, will cause no traffic congestion and will not create a nuisance to surrounding uses.

Fees will be levied in order to partially defray expenditures associated with application processing. These fees are due upon submission of an application and shall be determined by the Town of Lyman.

Special exceptions, as set forth in Article IV of this ordinance, are declared to possess characteristics which require certain controls in order to insure compatibility with other uses in the district within which they are proposed for location.

Special exceptions shall be permitted only for uses specifically listed as permitted by special exception for each zoning district as described in Article IV of this ordinance. Approval is subject to a public hearing and a finding by the Zoning Board of Appeals of compatibility with the character of the neighborhood or area in which the proposed use is located, and that it will not impose any undue impact on neighboring parcels.