Interpretation of terms and provisions of this chapter;

Administration of this chapter by the issuance of permits and certificates, including the collection of authorized fees;

Processing applications for appeals to the Board of Zoning Appeals from the decision of the Planning Official, variances, and special exceptions;

Preparation of the record for appeal to the circuit court from the decisions of the Board of Zoning Appeals;

Maintenance of a current Zoning Map, amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and all public records related to zoning and planning;

Enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance and investigation and resolution of zoning complaints;

Administrative assistance to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Architectural Review Board when authorized; and

Such other duties as may be authorized by the Town Council.

Permits required. No building, sign or structure shall be erected, moved, enlarged, altered or demolished without a zoning permit issued by the Planning Official. No permit shall be issued by the Planning Official except for a use which is in conformity with the provision of this chapter or for a use authorized by order of the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Fees for permits. The Town Council shall establish a fee schedule for each Zoning Map or text amendment, special exception, variance, other permits (except for sign related permits, see § 300-88C for sign permit fees) specified in this chapter or certificate of zoning compliance issued by the Planning Official.

Applications for permits. Applications for zoning permits shall be accompanied by plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be used, the sizes and locations of existing structures on the lot, the location and dimensions of the proposed structure or alteration. The application shall include such other information as may be required by the Planning Official to determine conformance with this chapter, including existing or proposed buildings or alterations, existing or proposed uses of buildings and land, number of families, housekeeping units, rental units, existing conditions on adjacent property. One copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant with the signed approval or disapproval of the Planning Official noted on the copy within a reasonable time.

Expiration of permits. If the work described in a zoning permit has not begun within six months from the date of the permit, or within the time specified in a special exception, the permit shall expire and be void upon written notice by the Planning Official.

Certificates required. It shall be unlawful for any person to use occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building or property created, erected, changed, converted, altered or enlarged, in whole or in part, until a certificate of zoning compliance has been issued by the Planning Official stating the proposed use conforms to the requirements of this chapter.

Temporary uses. Certificates of zoning compliance may be issued and renewed by the Planning Official for permitted temporary uses for the times permitted by the zoning district regulations.

Misdemeanor-penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person to use property, or to construct, alter, enlarge or demolish any structure without a permit or permits required by this chapter. Conviction for violation of this chapter is punishable as a misdemeanor under the general penalty provisions of the Town Code. (Reference § 44-7)

Ordinance violations. Any person, firm, or corporation in violation of any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined per the provisions of the Town Code. This shall not be construed to inhibit the Town from attempting to resolve violations prior to issuing an ordinance summons per the Town Code.

Fees for permits. Town Council shall establish a fee schedule for each Zoning Map or text amendment, special exception, variance, other permits (except for sign related permits, see § 300-88C for sign permit fees) specified in this chapter or certificate of zoning compliance issued by the Planning Official.

Applications for permits. Applications for zoning permits shall be accompanied by plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be used, the sizes and locations of existing structures on the lot, the location and dimensions of the proposed structure or alteration. The application shall include such other information as may be required by the Planning Official to determine conformance with this chapter, including existing or proposed buildings or alterations, existing or proposed uses of buildings and land, number of families, housekeeping units, rental units, and existing conditions on adjacent property. One copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant with the signed approval or disapproval of the Planning Official noted on the copy within a reasonable time. Land development projects requiring approval from Lexington County and/or the Pine Ridge Planning Commission per Part 10 must receive approval from the respective body prior to issuance of a zoning permit. In such cases, the site plan requirements of Part 10 shall satisfy the plan requirements for a zoning permit.

Expiration of permits. If the work described in a zoning permit has not begun within six months from the date of the permit, or within the time specified in a special exception, the permit shall expire and be void upon written notice by the Planning Official.