[Zoning Order §3.010, 4-2-2008]
It is the intent of this Article to set forth the permits that are required for the development of property in the County and the regulations governing the application for, consideration of and issuance of permits. This Article will allow a person developing property to determine when a permit is required, what information must be submitted and what criteria will be used by the County to determine if the permit shall be issued. This Article also sets forth the procedures that must be followed if the applicant desires to appeal the non-issuance or revocation of a permit.
[Zoning Order §3.020, 4-2-2008; Resolution 1-14-2010A Exh. A, 1-14-2010; Ord. No. 10-0145 §§1 — 2, 2-18-2010]
The following chart contains a list of the possible permits and certificates that may be required for the development of property in the County. The "purpose" column is only for descriptive guidance to the reader. A determination of whether a permit is required for the development of property is made on a case-by-case basis, based upon the requirements of this UDO.
Type of Permit or Certificate
Purpose
Land Disturbance Permit
Division 2
Grading, excavation or any activity precedent to development of land for any use other than agricultural use.
Building Permit
Division 3
Construction or expansion of any building or structure.
Conditional Use Permit
Division 4
Uses not allowed by right because of their unique impact on adjoining uses of land but with specific requirements may be allowed in certain areas and which are subject to individualized consideration and public hearings.
Right-of-Way Excavation Permit
Division 5
Opening or excavation, or any act incident thereto, in the public right-of-way.
Sign Permit
Division 6
Installation or construction of any sign regulated under the Code except those specifically exempted.
Certificate of Occupancy
Division 7
Occupation of a building.
Special Event Permit
Division 8
Occurrence of a special event at a specific time and location under specified conditions.
Floodplain Development Permit
Division 11
Construction of a building, structure or any development within a floodplain zone.
[Zoning Order §3.030, 4-2-2008]
A. 
Permit Requirement. A permit application shall be submitted to the County for each permit that is required by this UDO. The contents and submission requirements for each permit shall be as set forth or referenced in this Article. Upon submission of a complete permit application, the County will consider the permit application based on the approval criteria set forth in the applicable Division of this Article and may issue the permit if all applicable criteria are satisfied by the applicant.
B. 
Revocation Of A Permit.
1. 
Grounds of revocation. A permit may be revoked in writing by the County office that issued the permit, when it appears to the Director of that office that one (1) or more of the following conditions is present:
a. 
There is, without approval from the Director of that office, substantial departure from the plans, specifications or conditions referred to in the permit or that were the basis for the issuance of the permit;
b. 
The permit was procured by fraud, misrepresentation or a false statement;
c. 
The permit was issued by mistake;
d. 
Activities taken pursuant to the permit violate the provisions of this UDO or any other provision of the County Code.
2. 
Notice. Notice of the revocation shall be mailed to the permittee's last known address on the day the permit is revoked and shall be posted in a prominent location on the property by the County office that issued the permit. The notice shall state the grounds for the revocation. Once notice of revocation has been served or posted, no further activities or use of the property authorized by the permit shall proceed.
[Zoning Order §3.040, 4-2-2008]
An applicant may appeal the non-issuance of a permit and a permit holder may appeal the revocation of a validly issued permit, pursuant to the appeal procedures specified for each type of permit below.