The Zoning Administrator is responsible for interpreting and
administering this chapter.
A.
The Zoning Administrator or designee shall:
(1)
Issue
the necessary permits required by the provisions of this chapter,
provided that its provisions have been complied with.
(2)
Conduct
inspections of buildings, structures, and use of land to determine
compliance with the terms of local, state and federal laws.
(3)
Keep
an accurate record of all permits issued and matters arising out of
this chapter.
(4)
Receive,
file, and process all applications for site plans, special exception
uses, appeals, variances, and amendments to this chapter.
(5)
Initiate,
direct, and review, from time to time, a study of the provisions of
this chapter and make recommendations to the Planning Commission for
investigation and appropriate action.
(6)
Carry
out such additional responsibilities as are hereinafter set forth
in this chapter.
B.
In the enforcement of this chapter, the Zoning Administrator or designee
shall have the power and authority at any reasonable time and for
any proper purpose, to enter upon any public or private premises and
make inspection thereof only if there is an open permit on the property.
If there is not an open permit on the property, permission shall be
granted by the property owner to enter the property or by court order.
Reference: § 320-501H; § 320-504L(4)(a); § 320-504AA(4); § 320-607; § 320-626C; § 320-633; and Diagram 320-214-1.[1]
A.
Application. An application for a site plan is required to be submitted
to and approved by the Community and Economic Development Department
prior to:
(1)
Performing site work and installation of applicable improvements
as required by this chapter and the Greenville Municipal Code.
(3)
Obtaining a building permit or other required permit as required by Chapter 85, this chapter and the Greenville Municipal Code. Interior or exterior remodels, or work considered maintenance that does not expand the existing footprint of a building or structure, does not require a site plan unless otherwise required by this chapter.
B.
Site plan requirements. The following plans, documents, and information,
if applicable as determined by the Community and Economic Development
Director, or designee, shall be submitted to the Community and Economic
Development Department before it shall be considered an official site
plan application submittal.
(1)
An application for a site plan provided by the Community and
Economic Development Department.
(2)
Plan set to include the following plan sheets. Each plan sheet
shall provide adequate information to verify all requirements have
been met. Plans may be required to be prepared and stamped by a licensed
engineer or architect.
(a)
Existing conditions sheet to include all existing structures,
buildings, utilities, easements, and natural features, such as rivers/streams/lakes/wetlands/forested
areas, etc. (topographic survey/CSM/plat).
(b)
Standard notes sheet.
(c)
(g)
Landscape plan sheet, which shall meet the requirements of Part 320-600, Article IV, Landscaping Requirements.
(h)
Lighting/photometric plan sheet, which shall meet the requirements of Part 320-600, Article III, Lighting.
(j)
Building elevation sheet in color and black and white, which shall meet the requirements of special/overlay districts and Part 320-600, Article V, Architectural Requirements.
(k)
Standard details plan sheet(s).
(4)
Erosion control application.
(5)
County, state, and federal permits and/or approvals if available
at the time of submittal. Final approval of the site plan and issuance
of erosion control/stormwater/site and building permits to construct
may require applicable approvals be submitted to Greenville.
(6)
Any other information that may be required to demonstrate all
applicable requirements have been complied with and are consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan.
C.
Approval. Upon site plan approval, Greenville shall issue an erosion control permit, as required by Chapter 117, for site work to begin; building permits may be issued once the erosion control permit, if required, has been issued.
D.
Inspection and completion. Reference: § 320-215B(1); § 320-215B(2); § 320-215B(3); § 320-617; § 320-626E; § 320-638.
(1)
All improvements required as part of the site plan approval
shall be complied with and completed/installed within three months
of occupancy of the building or structure unless occupancy/completion
occurs between November 1 and May 1, in which case improvements shall
be completed no later than July 1 of the following year.
(2)
If no building or structure is constructed as part of the project,
all improvements required in this chapter shall be completed/installed
within 12 months of issuance of an erosion control/stormwater permit.
(3)
If no erosion control/stormwater permit is required, all improvements
shall be completed within 12 months of approval of the site plan approval.
(4)
Within 30 days of the completion, the owner/developer shall request an inspection of the improvements to verify compliance with the approved site plan and record drawings shall be submitted in a format as required by Greenville. A zoning occupancy permit shall be issued per § 320-215, Zoning occupancy certificates, upon all improvements being completed and record drawings being submitted.
E.
Expiration.
(1)
If a building permit is required, the site plan approval shall
expire if the building permit is not obtained within 12 months of
site plan approval.
(2)
If a building permit is not required, but an erosion control/stormwater
permit is required, the site plan approval shall expire if the erosion
control/stormwater permit is not obtained within 12 months of site
plan approval.
(3)
If a building permit and erosion control/stormwater permit are
not required, the site plan approval shall expire if all required
improvements are not installed/met within 12 months of site plan approval.
F.
Amendments. Changes to site plans shall be reviewed and approved
by the Community and Economic Development Director or designee prior
to making any changes to the approved site plan or field changes.
If it is determined it is a minor change, no fee shall be charged.
If it is determined it is a major change, the site plan fee shall
be charged.
A.
Permit required. No vacant land shall be occupied or used, and no
structure or building shall be hereafter erected, structurally altered,
relocated, used or occupied until the Community and Economic Development
Director or designee has certified the structure, building, use or
occupancy complies with the provisions of this chapter and a zoning
occupancy certificate has been issued. A like certificate shall be
obtained before any change is made in the type of use or before any
legal nonconforming use is resumed, changed, or extended.
B.
Applications and inspections. Applications shall be made to the Community
and Economic Development Department by the following procedures; inspections
may be conducted to verify compliance with Greenville Municipal Code
requirements:
(1)
Site plan. If a site plan is required by this chapter, then the zoning approval shall be reviewed and approved during the site plan process. A zoning occupancy certificate shall be issued upon completion of the required site plan and building improvements per § 320-214D, Inspection and completion.
(2)
Special exception. If a special exception is required by this chapter, then the zoning approval shall be reviewed and approved during the special exception process. A zoning occupancy certificate shall be issued upon completion of required site plan improvements (if applicable) per § 320-214D, Inspection and completion, and meeting the conditions of the special exception (if applicable) per § 320-205E.
(3)
Building permit. If a building permit is required by this chapter or Chapter 85 for a building requiring a site plan or special exception, a zoning occupancy certificate shall be issued upon completion of required site plan improvements (if applicable) per § 320-214D, Inspection and completion, and meeting the conditions of the special exception (if applicable) per § 320-205E, Inspection and completion, and meeting all applicable building codes. Building occupancy shall comply with Chapter 85.
(4)
Zoning occupancy certificate. If a site plan, special exception,
or building permit is not required, the property owner or applicant
shall submit an application to the Community and Economic Development
Department if a new use is proposed and provide appropriate information
to verify compliance with this chapter and the Greenville Municipal
Code. If it is determined a site plan, special exception, and/or building
permit is required during the review of the application, the property
owner and/or applicant shall submit the applicable applications for
approval prior to a zoning occupancy certificate being issued.
