It shall be the duty of the City Manager to enforce this ordinance. If the City Manager shall find that any of the provisions of this ordinance are being violated, he shall notify in writing the persons responsible for such violations, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it, and shall take such other action as is authorized by law to ensure compliance with or to prevent violations of its provisions.
(Ordinance 748 adopted 6/22/04; Ordinance 830 adopted 6/21/11)
The zoning clearance permit is a permit issued by the city manager/agent which states that a particular development meets all of the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. It is not a building permit and does not authorize construction; it certifies that the land and/or structure is in conformance with the terms of this zoning ordinance.
(Ordinance 748 adopted 6/22/04; Ordinance 830 adopted 6/21/11)
No building or other structure shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered or repaired in such a manner as to prolong the life of the building, nor shall the use of any land or building or other structure be changed without a zoning clearance permit being issued authorizing such construction, alteration, repair, or use changes as being in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. No building permit shall be issued for any construction not conforming to a valid zoning clearance permit.
(Ordinance 748 adopted 6/22/04; Ordinance 830 adopted 6/21/11)
No change shall be made in the use of any land or building or structure after the passage of this ordinance until a zoning clearance permit has been obtained, certifying that all the provisions of this ordinance have been complied with.
(Ordinance 748 adopted 6/22/04; Ordinance 830 adopted 6/21/11)
An application for a zoning clearance permit shall be made to the city manager/agent by the owner or proposed occupant of the building or land to be occupied or used, and said application shall state the character and nature of the use to be conducted thereon. Within 10 business days, the city manager/agent shall issue or deny said zoning clearance permit in accordance with the terms of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 748 adopted 6/22/04; Ordinance 830 adopted 6/21/11)
All applications for zoning clearance permits shall be accompanied by a plot plan, drawn to scale on suitable paper, showing the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the size and location of the building to be erected, and such other information as may be necessary to satisfy the requirements of these regulations.
(Ordinance 748 adopted 6/22/04; Ordinance 830 adopted 6/21/11)
Zoning clearance permits shall not be issued until a fee has been paid. The City Council shall establish the fee for zoning clearance permits.
(Ordinance 748 adopted 6/22/04; Ordinance 830 adopted 6/21/11)
A violation of this ordinance shall be deemed a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by fine. Any person, firm or corporation who violates or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ordinance 748 adopted 6/22/04; Ordinance 830 adopted 6/21/11)