4.9 Zoning Verification

4.9.A Purpose   

The purpose of a zoning verification is to promote compliance with this Ordinance by establishing a procedure for the City to verify that an application complies with all standards of the Ordinance prior to issuance of a building permit, certificate of occupancy, or business license. 

4.9.B Authority   

The Director of the Department of Safety and Permits shall make and approve zoning verifications in accordance with the provisions of this section. The Director shall cite specific reasons for the verifications.

4.9.C Applicability   

No structure or land may be used or occupied, in whole or in part, for any purpose, until a zoning verification has been issued stating that the use, structure, and site improvements comply with the provisions of this Ordinance. A zoning verification shall be issued prior to issuance of a building permit, certificate of occupancy, or business license. A zoning verification is needed only for the first permit or license issued for the building or site. For example, new construction that requires both a building permit and a certificate of occupancy only requires a zoning verification for the building permit. 

4.9.D Process   

1.  An interested party may request a zoning verification.

2.  The Director of the Department of Safety and Permits issues a zoning verification as part of a building permit, certificate of occupancy, or business license.

3.  When a zoning verification is issued in conjunction with a building permit, certificate of occupancy, or business license, no separate application is required.

4.  The interested party shall submit an application containing the following material, unless waived by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits:

a.  A completed application containing the applicant’s names, address, and interest in the subject property.

b.  The street address and legal description of the subject property.

c.  The proposed use or uses of the subject property and a brief description of the construction, reconstruction, remodeling, or alteration requiring the issuance of a zoning verification.

d.  Such other and further information or documentation as the Zoning Administrator may deem necessary or appropriate for a full and proper consideration and deposition of the particular application.

4.9.E Appeals   

An interested party may appeal the zoning verification decision by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits to the Board of Zoning Adjustments within forty-five (45) days of the decision.