[Criteria concerning building official, required information, conditional uses, temporary uses, and sign permits are as follows:]

A.

Building official. The designated building official shall administer and enforce this ordinance. The duties shall include receiving permit applications, issuing permits, issuing zoning compliances, inspecting premises, and issuing certificates of occupancy for uses and structures that meet the requirements of this [zoning] ordinance. All records pertaining to each request processed by the building official shall be kept on file and open for public inspection.

B.

Information required. The designated building official requires information from the applicant necessary to determine the conformity of the application proposal with this [zoning] ordinance. Plans accompanying applications shall include, but not be limited to, the number of dwelling units each building is designed to accommodate, if any; the setback lines of the building on the lot; the number, layout, and dimensions of proposed parking spaces, if any; and the locations and dimensions of points of ingress and egress from abutting public streets or alleys.

C.

Conditional uses. Conditional uses, as defined in the zoning district section [section VIII] of this ordinance, are permitted, subject to a determination by the designated building official that they conform to all regulations set forth herein and elsewhere in this [zoning] ordinance, with particular reference to those requirements established for the district where the location is proposed.

Application for permission to build, erect, or locate a conditional use shall be submitted and proposed in accordance with the regulations set forth in this [zoning] ordinance. Building permits issued for conditional use shall bear a stamp stating "Conditional Use."

Permits authorizing conditional uses shall be valid only for the particular use issued and shall expire if the conditional use, or operations pertaining thereto, shall cease for more than six months for any reason.

D.

Reserved.

E.

Temporary uses. The designated building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for temporary uses as follows:

1.

Carnival or circus, or other entertainment activity, only in the zoning districts where such use is permitted in this [zoning] ordinance, for a period not to exceed 30 days, subject to the approval of the York City Council.

2.

Religious meetings in a temporary facility, only in the zoning districts where such use is permitted in this [zoning] ordinance, for a period not to exceed 60 days.

3.

Open lot sale of Christmas trees, only in districts permitted in this [zoning] ordinance, for a period not to exceed 60 days.

4.

Real estate sales office in any district for a period not to exceed six months, provided that no cooking or sleeping accommodations shall be maintained in the structure.

5.

Contractor's office and equipment storage sheds, in any district for a period of 12 months; provided, such office shall be placed on the property to which it is appurtenant.

6.

All temporary permits may be secured provided such use is of a temporary nature and further provided that no traffic congestion or nuisance to surrounding property results.

F.

Sign permits. The designated building official shall issue sign permits in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance. Application for erection of a sign must be made to the designated building official; such application must describe in detail the configuration, size, and text of the sign. Details of the method and location of mounting the sign must be provided.

Signs must be maintained at all times. Failure to maintain the sign properly will result in notice to remove the sign. Failure to adhere to the removal notice will result in a fine.

Unlawful signs shall be made to comply with all regulations upon written notice from the City of York. Failure to make the sign comply with the regulations will result in a notice of removal.