An application for a certificate of zoning clearance shall be filed on approved forms
and shall contain such information as the director deems reasonably necessary to determine
compliance with and to provide for the enforcement of this Zoning Code. For any proposed
new use or enlargement of an existing use in any district; for any alteration of any
building, structure, or parking lot; or for the grading, excavating, or filling of
land; sufficient copies of the application and site plan for a zoning clearance shall
be submitted to enable the director to refer such site plans to various other city
departments and divisions as appropriate for their review and recommendations. The
site plan shall contain information the director deems necessary to determine compliance
with city codes. The applicant shall sign the application attesting to the truth and
exactness of the information included in the application. Information not required
by the director and volunteered by the applicant may be freely amended at any time.
The director shall either approve or disapprove an application for a certificate of
zoning clearance as required. Upon approval, a certificate shall be issued forthwith.
If disapproved, the reasons for disapproval shall be stated on the application.