Applicant completes the required Zoning Compliance Permit (ZCP) application and pays the appropriate fees. This permit is used to determine whether the structure is in compliance with current zoning regulations. The ZCP application is completed as follows:
The applicant is required to fill out pages 1-3 of the ZCP if they are constructing major structures such as, a house, house addition, garage, sheds or decks.
The applicant is required to fill out only page 1 of the ZCP if they are constructing smaller projects such as, roof Repairs, siding and remodeling.
For commercial, institutional or industrial, a site plan may need to be reviewed by the Planning Commission before a building permit may be issued. In addition, the building inspector will review the site plan for code requirements.
The Zoning Administrator reviews the ZCP and approves or denies the request based upon the compliance of the structure with the zoning regulations.
If the ZCP is denied, the applicant can seek other courses of action pursuant to the zoning code, a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals, modify the project.
The Electrical Inspector reviews the electrical permit application and/or plans. The Electrical Inspector may require additional information, modifications or deny the project.
If the application for plan examination and electrical permit is approved by the Electrical Inspector, the applicant must pay the Electrical permit fee. Once paid the permit will be issued.
On the Electrical permit card, the Electrical Inspector will circle the required inspections such as, backfill, rough framing, insulation, slab preparation, footing/foundations, etc...
The Electrical Inspector will issue a certificate of occupancy when all of the final inspections for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and site work have been inspected and accepted by specific inspection authorities.
