Prior to any new construction, structural alteration or change in the use of a building or lot, the following permits or certificates shall be issued for any of its purposes so stated in this chapter.

A.

Permitted uses. A zoning permit for any permitted use may be issued by the Planning Director or designee on his/her own authority if the use meets all of the applicable requirements for the district in which the use is to be located. No other review procedures are required.

B.

Conditional uses. A zoning permit for a conditional use may be issued by the Planning Director or designee after review by the Planning Commission and upon the order of the City Council.

C.

Appeal or a request for variance. A zoning permit may be issued by the Planning Director or designee upon the order of the Board of Adjustment and after a public hearing held by the Board for the purpose of deciding upon the appeal or a request for a variance.

D.

Certificate of occupancy. An occupancy permit may be issued by the Planning Director or designee upon completion and inspection of any building or lot prior to occupation. A certificate of occupancy may be withheld by the City if only requirements set forth by the site plan, subdivision, conditional use, variance or any other City or State regulation have not been met in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City.

E.

Certificate of use. No non-residential use shall commence operation without first submitting a certificate of use application to the Planning Department for review. Such application shall be reviewed by the Planning Director or designee to determine if the proposed use complies with this Chapter, Chapter 88, Building Construction and other City ordinances and State regulations. A certificate of use may be withheld by the City if requirements set forth by any City or State regulation have not been met in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City.

F.

No zoning permits, certificates of occupancy, licenses or building permits shall be issued nor shall any applications for changes of zoning, conditional uses, variances or special exceptions be accepted unless all taxes, assessments, sewer, water, electric, trash charges and any other fees due the City are paid and in good standing.

[Ord. No. 2022-06, 1-24-2022]