§ 54-31. Development permit.

(a)

Process. No development permit shall be issued except on properly authorized, platted, and recorded lots, except for lot splits and subdivisions approved by the development permit, and none shall be issued except upon authorization of the city administrator in due course.

(b)

Certificate of occupancy. The development permit shall authorize work only to subdivisions and significant development plans as detailed in this chapter or in chapter 87 of this Code. No person shall occupy or beneficially use the building or other improvement resulting from the work except after the city administrator has issued a certificate of occupancy or other written certification, based on a determination that the construction complies with the development permit and any conditions associated therewith, any applicable building or other permits as may be required, and any applicable laws, and that all fees and assessments due, including without limitation inspection costs, have been paid.

(c)

Expiration. The development permit for construction shall expire and be of no further force or effect whenever substantial work, as determined by the city administrator has not been commenced within 365 days after issuance. Provided, however, an unexpired permit may be extended by the city administrator by a single 180-day increment for good cause shown. Application for extension must be made at least 30 days before expiration of the permit or will not be considered.

(Ord. No. 97-16, § 1, 5-20-1997; Ord. No. 19-11, § 12, 5-7-2019)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 19-11, § 12, adopted May 7, 2019, changed the title of § 54-31 from "Construction development permit" to read as herein set out.