No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to, structurally altered, nor shall the use of any building, structure, or parcel of land be established or changed without a zoning use permit therefor, issued by the Building Inspector. Zoning use permits shall be issued only in conformity with the provisions of this chapter unless the Building Inspector receives a written order from the Zoning Board of Appeals deciding an appeal or a variation, or unless the Building Inspector receives an order from the City Council granting a special use.

(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81) Penalty, see § 156.999

   The application for zoning use permit shall be signed by the owner or applicant attesting to the truth and exactness of all information supplied on the application. Each application shall clearly state when the permit shall expire and the conditions under which it may be revoked. At a minimum, the application shall contain the following information:

   (A)   Name, address, and phone number of applicant;

   (B)   Legal description of property;

   (C)   Existing use;

   (D)   Proposed use;

   (E)   Zoning district, as shown on the official zoning map;

   (F)   Plans in triplicate drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions and the shape of the lot to be built on; the exact size and location of existing buildings on the lot, if any; and the location and dimensions of the proposed buildings or alterations;

   (G)   Structure heights;

   (H)   Number of off-street parking spaces or loading berths;

   (I)   Number of dwelling units;

   (J)   Such other matters as may be necessary to determine conformance with this chapter, and provide for the enforcement of this chapter.

(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81)

   Within 45 days after the receipt of an application, the Building Inspector shall either approve or disapprove the application in conformance with the provisions of this chapter. All zoning use permits shall, however, be conditioned on the commencement of work within one year. One copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant by the Building Inspector, after the Building Inspector shall have marked such copy either as approved or disapproved and attested to same by his signature on such copy. One copy of the plans, similarly marked, shall be retained by the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall issue a placard, to be posted on a conspicuous place on the property in question, attesting to the fact that the use or alteration is in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81)

   If the work described in any zoning use permit has not begun within one year from the date of the issuance thereof, then the permit shall expire, it shall be revoked by the Building Inspector, and written notice thereof shall be given to the person affected. If the work described in any zoning use permit has not been substantially completed within two years of the date of issuance thereof, then the permit shall expire and be revoked by the Building Inspector, 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 new zoning use permit has been obtained or extension granted.

(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81)

   No building shall be constructed, and no zoning use permit shall be issued for any building, on any premises not served by sanitary sewer. However, this restriction shall not apply to areas outside corporate limits of this city that are not served by a sanitary sewer system. No utility company shall be allowed to furnish their services to a building being constructed until their service representative is shown a zoning use permit issued by the Building Inspector for the construction of the building. This same restriction shall apply to a mobile home, the owner having to show a parking permit.

(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81) Penalty, see § 156.999

   It shall be unlawful to use, occupy, permit the use or occupancy of any building or premises, or both, or part thereof hereafter created, erected, changed, converted, or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use of the structure until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued therefor by the Building Inspector stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of this chapter. Such certificate shall be issued within ten days after the creation, erection, change, conversion, alteration, or enlargement has been satisfactorily completed.

(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81) Penalty, see § 156.999

   A temporary occupancy permit may be issued by the Building Inspector for a period not exceeding one year during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending its completion.

(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81)

   The Building Inspector shall maintain a record of all building permits and occupancy permits and copies shall be furnished on request to any person.

(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81)

   Nothing in this subchapter shall prevent the continuance of the present occupancy or lawful use of any existing building, except as may be necessary for the safety of life and property, and except as provided in §§ 156.130 through 156.134.

(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81)

   Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint shall fully state the cause and basis thereof and shall be filed with the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall record properly such complaint, immediately investigate, and take action thereon as provided by this chapter.

(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81)

   The City Council shall by ordinance establish a schedule of fees, charges, and expenses and a collection procedure for zoning use permits, occupancy permits, amendments, appeals, variations, special use permits, plan approvals, and other matters pertaining to the administration and enforcement of this chapter requiring investigations, inspections, legal advertising, postage, and other expenses. The schedule of fees shall be posted in the office of the Building Inspector and may be altered or amended only by the City Council. Until all applicable fees, charges, and expenses have been paid in full, no action shall be taken on any application or appeal.

(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81)

   (A)   The following fees shall be collected by the Building Inspector for permits and applications authorized by this chapter:

      (1)   Zoning use permits:   See § 150.02

      (2)   Occupancy permits:   No charge

      (3)   Text amendment/rezoning application:   $100

      (4)   Variation applications:   $100

      (5)   Special use permit applications:      $100

      (6)   Appeals:            $100

   (B)   In addition to the fees provided for in division (A) of this section, the Building Inspector shall collect from any applicant under this chapter the actual costs of postage and publication fees required by this chapter for any required notice of hearing given in accordance with this chapter or any application filed. No permit shall be issued until all fees and charges are paid in full.

   (C)   The failure of any applicant to pay any fees or charges due the city under this chapter shall result in forfeiture of any permit approved under this chapter, if the fees and charges are not paid within 30 days after final approval. In addition, the Building Inspector may request the City Attorney to initiate appropriate legal action to collect all fees and charges due and unpaid.

(Ord. 86-0-8, passed 3-10-86; Am. Ord. 2002-0-5, passed 5-13-02)