§ 27-254. Applications.

(a)

Applications for building or use and occupancy permits shall be filed in duplicate on forms provided by the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement.

(b)

No application for a building or use and occupancy permit shall be accepted by the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement unless all of the information required on the forms and accompanying plans has been furnished by the applicant.

(c)

Building and use and occupancy permit applications.

(1)

Each application for a building or use and occupancy permit shall be accompanied by duplicate copies of a plat or site plan, drawn to scale, showing:

(A)

The lot on which the building is proposed to be erected or used, including lot dimensions, lot and block numbers, and subdivision name (if any);

(B)

Names and widths of abutting streets;

(C)

Locations, gross floor area, dimensions, height and setbacks of existing and proposed buildings and other structures on the lot;

(D)

The proposed use of buildings and other structures for which the permit is requested;

(E)

North arrow and scale of the plan;

(F)

The layout (drawn to scale) of off-street parking and loading areas, and a parking and loading schedule showing parking and loading requirements (and how they are met) for all uses on the property;

(G)

A landscape plan showing all landscaping, buffering, and screening of the proposed development, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscape Manual; and

(H)

Any other information which the Director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement determines is necessary.

(2)

If the building or use and occupancy permit involves a reducing/exercise salon or health club, the application shall be accompanied by detailed interior plans showing:

(A)

The gross floor area of the establishment;

(B)

All rooms, corridors, hallways, stairways, and other interior divisions, and the general dimensions and gross floor area devoted to each; and

(C)

The intended use and general description of the furnishings, equipment, and facilities to be included within each interior division of the establishment.

(3)

If the building or use and occupancy permit involves a commercial or industrial use, including such uses where permitted in residential zones, mixed use zones, and comprehensive design zones, located within the boundaries of a municipality, notice that the application has been accepted for filing shall be provided to the municipal government.

(4)

If the building is located partially or completely within the Military Installation Overlay Zone:

(A)

The building permit application shall include a certification, pursuant to Section 27-548.54, that any proposed structures do not exceed the height limit established by the Impact Map for Height in Section 27.548.

(B)

Applications for buildings or structures located within the High Intensity Noise Area shall include the certifications set forth in Section 27-548.55.

(C)

Applications for buildings and structures located within Accident Potential Zones 1 and 2 must include a signed affidavit from the applicant acknowledging that the property lies within an Accident Potential Zone for Joint Base Andrews.

(5)

At least 30 days prior to the issuance of a use and occupancy permit for certain uses specified by resolution of Council an applicant shall send, by first class mail, an informational mailing of application filing to all civic associations registered for the area which includes the subject property. At the same time and in the same manner, the applicant shall also notify the District Council.

(CB-50-1984; CB-33-1985; CB-1-1989; CB-84-1990; CB-47-1996; CB-37-1997; CB-36-2013; CB-29-2014; CB-42-2015)