A. 
Land shall be used or occupied and buildings or structures shall be started, reconstructed, enlarged or altered only after a zoning permit has been obtained from the Zoning Administrator.
B. 
The Commission may request a review of the zoning permit approved by the Zoning Administrator in order to determine if the contemplated use is in accordance with the district in which the construction lies.
C. 
Each application for a zoning permit shall be accompanied by three copies of a scale drawing. The drawing shall show the size and shape of the parcel of land on which the proposed building is to be constructed, the nature of the proposed use of the building or land and the location of such building or use with respect to the property lines of said parcel of land and to the right-of-way of any street or highway adjoining said parcel of land. Any other information which the Zoning Administrator may deem necessary for consideration of the application may be required. In addition, the applicant must produce proof that the structure or use has been approved by all authorities having jurisdiction, including but not limited to the Highway Department, the Health Department and the Wetlands Commission.
D. 
Where a zoning permit is required within a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area, all development and redevelopment, as defined in Chapter 54, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area, § 54-6, Definitions, shall comply with Chapter 54.
At the discretion of the Zoning Administrator, land may be used or occupied or buildings may be used or occupied only after a certificate of zoning compliance has been issued by the Zoning Administrator and/or the County Building Inspector. Such a certificate shall state that the building or the proposed activity or the use of the land complies with the provisions of this chapter.
A. 
Where permitted by this chapter, in addition to the zoning permit and certificate of zoning compliance, a conditional use permit is required. These permits may be approved or denied by the governing body and shall be subject to such conditions as the governing body deems necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter. The governing body may delegate to the Planning Commission the authority to set conditions.
B. 
In determining conditions to be imposed, the governing body shall take into consideration the intent of this chapter and may impose reasonable conditions that:
(1) 
Abate or restrict noise, smoke, dust or other elements that may affect surrounding property.
(2) 
Establish setback, side and front yard requirements necessary for orderly expansion and to prevent traffic congestion.
(3) 
Provide for adequate parking and ingress and egress to public streets or roads.
(4) 
Provide adjoining property with a buffer or shield from view of the proposed use if such use is considered to be detrimental to the adjoining property.
(5) 
Tend to prevent such use from changing the character and established pattern of development of the community.
C. 
Unless as otherwise specified by the governing body, a conditional use permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed one year. If the permittee has not completed the approved request within the stated time period, extensions may or may not be granted by the governing body.
D. 
In addition to any other remedies provided by law, the Zoning Administrator or designee, upon his/her determination that one or more of the conditions set forth in the conditional use permit have been violated, may issue a cease and desist order. Said order shall require the owner/operator to immediately cease operation thereunder and shall be mailed to the owner and operator and posted on the front door of the property. The order shall advise that the permitted activity may not be restarted until the violations are corrected within the specified time period as verified by the Zoning Administrator, and, if not corrected, a hearing will be held by the Board of Supervisors on the earliest regular meeting date that complies with the advertisement requirements of § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, to determine whether the permit should be revoked.
[Added 9-12-2013]
Building permits, zoning permits or certificates of zoning compliance issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the Zoning Administrator authorize only the use, arrangement and construction set forth in such approval plans and applications and no other use, arrangement or construction. Use, arrangement or construction at variance with that authority shall be deemed a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided by § 148-177 hereof.
If, in any district established under this chapter, a use is not specifically permitted and an application is made by a property owner to the Zoning Administrator for such use, the Zoning Administrator shall refer the application to the Commission, which shall make its recommendations to the governing body within 30 days. If the recommendation of the Commission is approved by the governing body, this chapter shall be amended to list the use as a permitted or conditional use in that district, henceforth, and both the Commission and the governing body shall hold a public hearing after advertising in accordance with § 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia.