Ord 2013-035/Amending Chapters 1 through 8 of the Land Development Code to implement the changes made through Ord 2013-16 which adopted the comprehensive plan

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Subpart B - LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE Chapter 1 - DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES ARTICLE 9: - CONSTRUCTION PERMITS DIVISION 1: - GENERAL PROVISIONS IIII1 t IIII C IInIIII t,i''ill k'S" IllltLit' IIIIi''ill k IIII IIII Illltll IIII t "5 tit VIS tiN :1. Gt° "'I :t AI, .PRii111 tii1 ,; Section 1„ „1 „1 'T irirmmiiiinolllog and Ilf;; °ff f (a) Scope of Term. For purposes of this Chapter 1, the term "construction permit” refers to any authorization to construct, alter or place a structure on a lot, tract or parcel. The term excludes an authorization to construct a capital improvement to be dedicated to the public in support of a proposed land use, the grading of land, the removal of vegetation, and other activities authorized to prepare a development site for construction of a structure. (b) Effect. Approval of a construction permit authorizes the property owner to place or construct the structure on the lot, tract or parcel in accordance with the terms of the permit. Approval of a construction permit confirms that the application conforms to all requirements of this Land Development Code pertaining to the construction of the proposed structure. (a) Prior Approvals. An application for a construction permit shall not be approved until the following petitions or development applications, where applicable, have been approved and remain in effect for land for which the application is made: (1) All legislative applications needed to authorize the proposed uses for the land; (2) All quasi - judicial applications; (3) A Final Subdivision Plat or Final Development Plat; (4) A Site Preparation Permit; and (5) Any variance petition required for placement or construction of the structure on the lot, tract or parcel. (b) Accompanying Applications. An application for a construction permit may be accompanied by an application for a Site Preparation Permit, provided that the Site Preparation Permit is decided first. (c) Rules of Priority Among Construction Permits. The following rules of priority apply among construction permits. (1) A Floodplain Permit shall be approved prior to a building permit. (2) A building permit shall be approved prior to a certificate of occupancy. (3) Where a building permit is required, an application for a sign permit may accompany the application for a building permit, provided that the building permit application is decided first. San Marcos, Texas, Code of Ordinances Page 114