6.      ADMINISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

6.1. Recording: Development permit applications will be maintained as a permanent record pursuant to Idaho Code, and will be made available for public view on request by any interested party.

6.2. Concurrent Processing of Applications: Whenever application is made for a proposed use requiring the issuance multiple permits, the applications will, to the extent possible, be processed concurrently, with single public notice process covering all application procedures. When applications are processed concurrently, only the fee established for the highest cost permit under consideration will be imposed.

6.3. Certificate of Compliance: When a property owner requires documentation that a particular use, unregulated by Boundary County, is in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance, that property owner may make application for a certificate of compliance, describing the use being conducted. Upon ascertaining that the use described meets the provisions established herein, the administrator shall issue, at no fee to the property owner, a certificate of compliance. Certificates of Compliance shall remain valid for two years following cessation of the use described. Expansion of an unregulated use may require additional permitting.

6.4. Residential Placement Permit: Where established within a zone district as a use requiring administrative permit, a residential placement permit is required prior to the onset of construction of a primary residence or an Accessory Dwelling Unit intended for residential occupation.

6.4.1.      Administration: Upon receipt of a completed application for a residential placement permit and applicable fee, the administrator will provide review copies to all affected county departments, to include at minimum the assessor and road and bridge, and examine the documentation provided to ensure that it is sufficient to determine that all structures proposed meet setback requirements within the zone district, that driveway approach to any county road meet safety requirements, that minimum parcel size standards are met and that structures proposed are in conformance with all applicable overlay zone requirements.

6.4.2.      Decision: Not later than ten business days following receipt of application, the administrator may:

6.4.2.1. Approve: Approve the application and issue a residential placement permit, providing the applicant contact information for other state or federal permits that may be required and forwarding a copy to the GIS mapping department for assignment of a physical address.

6.4.2.2. Table: Table issuance of the permit pending proof of compliance with requirements of other county departments.

6.4.2.3. Deny: Deny the application for cause, advising the applicant in writing of the reasons for denial and steps that may be available to gain approval, including the right to appeal.

6.4.3.      Duration of Permit: Following issuance, a residential placement permit will belong to the applicant and will only be transferable to the extent that development as depicted on the application has been completed on the date of sale or transfer of the parcel or lot.

6.4.4.      Penalties for Violation: Failure to obtain a residential placement permit when required will constitute an infraction, pursuant to Section 4.1.1.2.

6.5. Commercial/Industrial Placement Permit: Where established as a use requiring administrative permit, a commercial/industrial placement permit is required prior to the onset of construction or expansion of a primary structure to establish a commercial, light industrial or industrial use as defined in Section 2; or for converting a residential or accessory structure into a primary structure for commercial or industrial use.

6.5.1.      Administration: Upon receipt of a completed application for a commercial/industrial placement permit and applicable fee, the administrator will provide review copies to all affected county departments, to include at minimum the assessor and road and bridge, and examine the documentation provided to ensure that it is sufficient to determine that all uses and structures proposed meet provisions established within the zone district, to include setback requirements, that structures proposed are in conformance with all applicable overlay zone requirements, and that all applicable standards as established at Section 15 are met.

6.5.2.      Decision: Not later than ten business days following receipt of application, the administrator may:

6.5.2.1. Approve: Approve the application and issue a commercial/industrial placement permit, providing the applicant contact information for other state or federal permits that may be required and forwarding a copy to the GIS mapping department for assignment of a physical address.

6.5.2.2. Table: Table issuance of the permit pending proof of compliance with requirements of other county departments.

6.5.2.3. Deny: Deny the application for cause, advising the applicant in writing of the reasons for denial and steps that may be available to gain approval, including the right to appeal.

6.5.3.      Duration of Permit: Following issuance, a commercial/industrial placement permit will go with the land and remain valid for the life of the use and be transferable on sale of property, to the limits established in the approved application. Expansion beyond the limits established in the approved application will require the issuance of a new commercial/industrial placement permit or conditional use permit, as applicable. When a use for which a commercial/industrial placement permit was issued is discontinued for a period of two years, the permit will be considered lapsed.

6.5.4.      Penalties for Violation: Failure to obtain a commercial/industrial placement permit when required will constitute a misdemeanor, pursuant to Section 4.1.3.3.