Chapter 18.90
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Sections:

18.90.010    Proposed uses.

18.90.020    Certificate of zoning compliance – Required.

18.90.030    Application – Referral to hearing body.

18.90.040    Certificate of zoning compliance – Denial – Appeal.

18.90.010 Proposed uses.

Prior to the issuance of a permit for construction, the applicant shall show that the proposed use will:

A.    Comply with the International Fire Code as determined by the fire code official;

B.    Comply with state and federal regulations on noise and noise abatement;

C.    Comply with state and federal regulations on emissions, emission control and sewage and industrial waste discharge;

D.    Comply with the International Building Code as determined by the building official;

E.    Comply with the drainage ordinance as determined by the city engineer;

F.    Comply with all requirements for connection to sewer and water as set forth in applicable Monroe codes;

G.    Comply with state and city subdivisions codes; and

H.    Comply with all other applicable Monroe codes;

I.    Comply with the sidewalk ordinance. (Ord. 922, 1989)

18.90.020 Certificate of zoning compliance – Required.

A.    No building permit shall be issued without the prior issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance by the city planner except for single-family residence structures.

B.    Prior to issuing a certificate of zoning compliance, the city shall review the development proposal contained in the application for such certificate.

C.    The purpose of the review is to ensure the following:

1.    The proposed development is a permitted use;

2.    A conditional use permit or a variance has been granted or is necessary;

3.    That such development conforms to the basic intent of the comprehensive plan;

4.    The need for basic street improvements, including but not limited by this reference to storm drainage, curbs, gutters and sidewalks;

5.    Compliance with applicable requirements for ingress and egress:

a.    Parking;

b.    Landscaping;

c.    Signs;

d.    Dimensional standards.

D.    Street and/or other improvements may be required as a condition of the issuance of the certificate of zoning compliance and/or building permit when found to be required pursuant to the review provided for in this section.

E.    A certificate of zoning compliance issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for one year from the date of approval. Failure of an applicant or his/her successors in interest to proceed under an approved certificate of zoning compliance within the time periods established within this section shall require the applicant or his/her successors to reapply for a certificate of zoning compliance and shall not be deemed to have vested any rights to proceed with development without first obtaining a new certificate of zoning compliance. (Ord. 922, 1989)

18.90.030 Application – Referral to hearing body.

The zoning code administrator shall have the authority, within ten days from the date of filing of an application for building permit or for a certificate of zoning compliance, to decline in writing to act upon the question of zoning compliance and shall forward the application to the hearing body for such determination following the standards set forth in MMC 18.82.030. (Ord. 922, 1989)

18.90.040 Certificate of zoning compliance – Denial – Appeal.

The action of the zoning code administrator either granting or denying an application for certificate of zoning compliance shall be final and conclusive, unless the applicant or an adverse party files a written appeal with the department of community development. Upon the filing of an appeal, the action of the zoning code administrator shall be invalid, and the hearing examiner shall hear the application for certificate of zoning compliance. The hearing examiner shall follow, in its review of the application, the standards as set forth in Chapter 18.82 MMC. The action of the hearing examiner either granting or denying an application by the zoning code administrator or upon written demand as set forth in this section shall be final and conclusive unless the applicant or an adverse party appeals the decision to the city council under the procedure set forth in Chapter 21.60 MMC. (Ord. 003/2008 (Exh. D); Ord. 022/2004; Ord. 922, 1989)