§ 23.04. Improvement Location Permits Review

(a)

Upon receipt of an application for an improvement location permit and site plan/sketch plan, it shall be reviewed by all applicable departments, including planning, engineering, fire, water and sewer, as applicable or site plan review committee. The departments shall provide their recommendations to the enforcement official as to whether the application complies with this ordinance, other ordinances and other applicable building, and engineering standards. Based upon department reviews and the enforcement official shall determine if the site plan/sketch plan complies with the requirements of this ordinance.

(b)

If the application for an improvement location permit is approved, the applicant shall post the permit in a conspicuous location on the site of a new, or altered building or structure, or an addition, or a building or structure moved from another location.

(c)

All necessary building permits required by the Building Code shall be obtained prior to commencing construction.

(d)

All improvement location permits shall be valid for 24 months from the date of issuance, and any structure or change in the use of land must be completed prior to the expiration of the permit.

(e)

Buildings shall be completed for issuance of an occupancy certificate within one year from the initiation of construction, or a building permit extension must be obtained.