Hallsville Zoning Permits ordinance (§ 400.620)

A. Zoning Permit Required.

1. No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a permit therefor.

2. No zoning permit for alteration, repair, or construction of any building or structure shall be issued unless the plans and specifications show that the building or structure, and its proposed use will be in compliance with provisions of this Article.

3. A temporary zoning permit may be issued by the Building Inspector for a period not exceeding six (6) months during alteration or construction for partial occupancy of a building pending its completion, or for bazaars, carnivals, and revivals, provided that such temporary permit shall require such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and the public.

4. The failure to obtain the necessary zoning permit shall be punishable under Section 400.670 of this Article.

5. Zoning permits issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the Building Inspector authorize only the use, arrangement, and construction set forth in such approved plans and specifications. Any use, arrangement, or construction at variance with that authorization shall be deemed a violation of this Article and shall be punishable as provided by Section 400.670 of this Article.

B. Zoning Permit Application.

1. Applications for zoning permits shall be accompanied by a duplicate set of plans drawn to scale with the following information indicated in order to determine compliance with this Article:

a. The shape and dimensions of the lot on which the proposed building or use is to be erected or conducted;

b. The location of the said lot with respect to adjacent rights-of-way;

c. The shape, dimensions and location of all buildings, existing and proposed, on the said lot;

d. The nature of the proposed use of the building or land including extent and location of the use, on the said lot;

e. The location and dimensions of off-street parking and loading space and the means of ingress and egress to such space; and

f. Any other information which the Administrative Official may deem necessary for consideration in enforcing the provisions of this Article.

2. If the zoning permit is denied on the basis of this Article, the applicant may appeal the action of the Administrative Official to the Board of Adjustment.

3. No building permit for alteration, repair, or construction of any building or structure shall be issued unless the plans and specifications show that the buildings or structure, and its proposed use, will be in compliance with provisions of this Article and a zoning permit has been issued.