Westfield |
Code of Ordinances |
Part III. Land Use Legislation |
Chapter 510. Shoreland-Wetland Zoning |
Article V. Administration |
§ 510-14. Zoning permits.
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A.When required. Unless another section of this chapter specifically exempts certain types of development from this requirement, a zoning permit shall be obtained from the Zoning Administrator before any new development, as defined in § 510-23 of this chapter, or any change in the use of an existing building or structure is initiated.B.Application. An application for a zoning permit shall be made to the Zoning Administrator upon forms furnished by the Village and shall include, for the purpose of proper enforcement of these regulations, the following information:(1)General information.(a)Name, address, and telephone number of applicant, property owner and contractor, where applicable.(b)Legal description of the property and a general description of the proposed use or development.(c)Whether or not a private water supply or sewage system is to be installed.(2)Site development plan. The site development plan shall be submitted as a part of the permit application and shall contain the following information drawn to scale:(a)Dimensions and area of the lot;(b)Location of any structures with distances measured from the lot lines and center line of all abutting streets or highways;(c)Description of any existing or proposed on-site sewage systems or private water supply systems;(d)Location of the ordinary high-water mark of any abutting navigable waterways;(e)Boundaries of all wetlands;(f)Existing and proposed topographic and drainage features and vegetative cover;(g)Location of floodplain and floodway limits on the property as determined from floodplain zoning maps;(h)Location of existing or future access roads; and(i)Specifications and dimensions for areas of proposed wetland alteration.C.Expiration. All permits issued under the authority of this chapter shall expire 12 months from the date of issuance.