Colfax Municipal Code Ch. 17.28 Zoning Clearance Certification

A zoning clearance certificate verifies substantial compliance with all current requirements of this title and, if applicable, the terms and conditions of any previously approved permit or variance.

(Ord. No. 519, 8-8-2012)

A zoning clearance certification shall be required prior to the issuance of a building permit for new construction, exterior remodeling, new, modified or alterations to landscaping, addition of outdoor mechanical equipment, gateway/entrances (see definitions), relocating or moving buildings, or for any major change in use. In addition, any person may request, and the planning department shall issue, a zoning clearance certification stating the zoning standards for any parcel located within the city.

(Ord. No. 519, 8-8-2012)

A. Application, General. A request for a zoning clearance certification not associated with a building permit application may be made by any individual and shall be made on a form provided by the planning department. The application shall be accompanied by such information as may be required by the planning department to determine substantial compliance with this title.

B. Application Associated With a Building Permit. Plans submitted to the building department shall include plans, specifications, drawings and information that demonstrates substantial compliance with this title. The zoning clearance certification associated with the issuance of a building permit shall be indicated by the initials of planning staff set forth on the building permit/application.

C. Processing Applications. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of a request for a zoning clearance certification, the planning department shall review the request for substantial compliance with this title and, if applicable, the terms and conditions of any previously approved permit or variance.

D. Notice. Written notice of the planning director's zoning clearance certification not associated with a building permit shall be mailed to the applicant.

E. Appeal. An appeal of a zoning clearance certification shall be processed as an appeal of the planning director's decision and shall be made in accordance with Chapter 17.44.

F. Expiration of Zoning Clearance Certificate. A zoning clearance certificate shall expire upon the earlier event of the following:

1. One hundred eighty (180) days after issuance, unless otherwise indicated on the zoning clearance certificate; or

2. When the proposed use or development no longer conforms with all applicable provisions of this title; or

3. If a zoning clearance certification is issued in conjunction with a building permit, the zoning clearance certification shall expire when the building permit expires.

(Ord. No. 519, 8-8-2012)