a.

An application for project approval may be processed independently or in conjunction with an application for issuance of a development permit.

b.

The property owner or their authorized representative shall submit an application for project approval to the Building Inspection Department. The application shall include:

(1)

A properly completed application form, as furnished by the Building Inspection Department, requesting review for project approval.

(2)

Copies of the site plan showing the entire ownership drawn to the specifications of this Section, in a number as required by the Building Inspection Department.

(3)

Payment of all applicable application and review fees, as established by the Governing Body from time to time.

c.

The Building Inspection Department shall review the application for completeness at the time of submission. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.

d.

Within two weeks following receipt of the application, the Building Inspection Department shall return to the applicant, on the drawing or in writing, all comments related to compliance with this Development Code.

e.

The owner shall be responsible for compliance with all codes, regulations and zoning requirements and for the satisfaction of all the noted and written comments.

f.

The Building Inspection Department may not approve any site plan whereon is shown a lot or situation that would clearly require a variance to order to be reasonably usable, whether due to the presence of flood plain, unusual configuration, zoning compliance, lack of public utilities, or for any other reason.

g.

When the Building Inspection Department has determined that the site plan is in compliance with the requirements, purpose and intent of this Development Code, it shall be approved. The Chief Building Official or his designee shall sign and date the Certificate of Project Approval stamped or printed on a reproducible copy of the site plan. One copy of the approved drawing shall be transmitted to the applicant and one copy shall be retained by the Building Inspection Department.

h.

The Certificate of Project Approval shall remain in effect for a period of six consecutive months after which time it shall become null and void and a new Certificate may be required if either no permit has been issued or a permit has been issued but no development activity has begun.