[Ord. 1968, 9/8/2003, § 200; as amended by Ord.
1985, 10/12/2004, § 3]
1. A zoning permit is required to:
A. Build or install any structure, including signs, fences and storage
buildings.
B. Change the existing use of any land or building.
C. In the Conservation and Gateway Districts, to alter the exterior
of any building.
D. Install
solar energy equipment with a total combined area of eight square
feet or more, pursuant to § 503 of this chapter.
[Added by Ord. 2064, 7/13/2009, § 1]
2. The fees associated with permits shall be adopted by Council by resolution
and may thereafter be amended by further resolution of Council.
[Added by Ord. No. 2203, 4/12/2021]
[Ord. 1968, 9/8/2003, § 201]
1. Applications for zoning permits should be made to the Zoning Officer
in the Pottstown Codes Department. Applications must be signed by
the property owner, lessee, or authorized agent.
2. In the case of new structures or additions, the applicant must submit a plan, also known as a plat, for the Borough's review and approval. The plat must conform to the specifications in the Pottstown Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter
22], Section 400.
3. In the case of signs, see Part 7.
4. For proposals to change the existing use of any land or building,
the applicant shall fill out a form provided by the Zoning Officer.
[Ord. 1968, 9/8/2003, § 202]
1. In addition to the information required in Section 201, applicants
in the Conservation and Gateway Districts shall submit the following
information:
A. For new buildings:
(1)
A scale drawing, known as an elevation, showing the facade of
the proposed building facing the street.
(2)
A description of the materials comprising the facade of the
proposed building.
B. For additions or alterations to existing buildings:
(1)
No less than one photograph of the facade of the building facing
the street.
(2)
A sketch of the proposed changes to the facade or addition to
the building.
(3)
A written description of the proposed changes to the facade
or addition to be constructed, including the materials to be used.
C. For fences and sheds:
(1)
A photograph or sketch showing the appearance of the proposed
fence or shed from the street.
(2)
A scale drawing showing the location of the fence or shed on
the property.
[Ord. 1968, 9/8/2003, § 203]
1. No building shall be occupied or used until a Certificate of Occupancy
is issued by the Zoning Officer. Certificates will only be issued
after the Zoning Officer determines the building is sound and meets
the provisions of this Chapter.
2. Permits will be valid for six months after they are issued, although
the Zoning Officer may grant extensions of up to 90 days each. The
permit will expire if the authorized work is suspended or abandoned
for a period of six months after it begins.
3. The Zoning Officer may revoke a zoning permit in the case of any
false statement or misrepresentation in either the application or
the plans on which the zoning permit is based. If a zoning permit
is revoked, any other permits issued on the strength of the zoning
permit shall automatically become invalid.
[Ord. 1968, 9/8/2003]
For further information about this Part, see Zoning Appendix
A2, Sections A200 and A200.1, located at the end of this Chapter.