The zoning clearance permit is a permit issued
by the Zoning Administrator which states that a particular development
meets all of the requirements of this chapter. 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 chapter.
No building or other structure shall be erected,
constructed, enlarged, altered, 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, or use changes as
being in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, except that
no zoning clearance permit shall be required for usual farm buildings
within an A District for agricultural purposes. No building or other
permit shall be issued for any construction not conforming to a valid
zoning clearance permit.
No change shall be made in the use of any land
or building or structure after the passage of this chapter until a
zoning clearance permit has been obtained, certifying that all the
provisions of this chapter have been complied with, except that no
zoning clearance permit shall be required for the planting of agricultural
crops.
An application for a zoning clearance permit
shall be made to the Zoning Administrator by the owner or proposed
occupant of the building or land to be occupied or used, and said
application shall state the location and legal description of said
property and set out in detail the character and nature of the use
to be conducted thereon. Within three days, the Zoning Administrator
shall grant or deny said zoning clearance permit in accordance with
the terms of this chapter.
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.
