Zoning Code | Procedures | Zoning Compliance - Occupancy Permit

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Zoning Compliance - Occupancy Permit
Description: Any time a new use of a property is proposed, including a new commercial business, a Zoning Compliance/Occupancy Permit is required to be submitted and approved prior to occupancy.

Initiation: An applicant or agent may submit an application for a Zoning Compliance/Occupancy Permit. The owner of the subject property must acknowledge the application by signing the application form.

Decision-maker(s): The Village Planner and Zoning Administrator reviews and makes decisions on Zoning Compliance/Occupancy Permit applications.

Review process:
  1. Submittal of application materials. The applicant submits an application and other required materials to the Zoning Administrator along with the application fee as established by the Village Board.
  2. Determination of completeness. The Zoning Administrator reviews the submitted materials to determine if the application is complete. If the application is not complete, the Zoning Administrator will notify the applicant of incomplete or missing requirements.
  3. Final decision document. The Zoning Administrator prepares a decision document indicating approval, approval with conditons, or denial.
  4. Written decision sent to applicant. The Zoning Administrator sends a copy of the decision to the applicant.
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Note: This description is intended to highlight the key steps in the review procedure and may not include all of the details. Please refer to above referenced section of the zoning code for a complete description of the process and related requirements.
 
Application fee: $175
Submittal deadline: This application can be submitted anytime.