Zoning certificates.
§ 255-330. Zoning certificates.
A. An application for a zoning certificate shall be accompanied by:
(1) A site plan, accurately drawn, showing the actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon;
(2) The exact location and size of all existing buildings and structures and all buildings or structures to be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered or enlarged;
(3) The location of all zoning district boundary lines as they may affect the lot or premises;
(4) The location and size of off-street parking and loading facilities where required; and (5) Such other information as may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of this chapter. The zoning certificate shall be issued on the basis of the application and accompanying plans and shall authorize only the use, arrangement and construction set forth in approved plans and applications. Any use, arrangement or construction at variance with that authorized under this chapter shall be deemed in violation of this chapter. No site plan shall be required with an application for a zoning certificate involving only alterations of an existing building where the use and exterior surfaces of such buildings are not changed or enlarged in any manner and the use is not affected by any other section of this chapter. A record of all applications, plans and certificates shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Inspector and shall be available for public inspection during regular office hours. One copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant by the Building Inspector after each copy is marked as either as approved or disapproved and attested to by the signature of the Building Inspector on such copy. The original, similarly marked, shall be retained by the Building Inspector as a Town record.
B. The Building Inspector, or the Zoning Enforcement Officer, or an assistant shall have the right of entry to such building or structure for the proper performance of his/her duties.
C. The Building Inspector or Zoning Enforcement Officer shall not issue a building permit until a zoning certificate has been issued.