A. Permanent Construction, Installation, Addition, Alteration, or Relocation of a New Structure. A project that involves constructing, installing, adding onto, altering, or relocating a structure (e.g., building) for a permanent duration shall be reviewed as a development plan by the Plan Commission. Projects determined to meet the Plan Commission’s expectations and that are in full compliance with the applicable regulations shall be issued an improvement location permit authorizing the project to begin. See JCC 20.90.090, Development plan, for details about this process.

B. Permanent Alteration to the Land. A project that involves mining, building a pond, or that disturbs over one (1) acre of land shall be reviewed as a development plan by the Plan Commission. Projects determined to meet the Plan Commission’s expectations and that are in full compliance with the applicable regulations shall be issued an improvement location permit authorizing the project to begin. See JCC 20.90.090, Development plan, for details about this process.

C. Temporary Use of Land or Structure. A project that involves establishing a temporary use or installing a temporary structure shall be reviewed as a development plan by the Plan Commission. Projects determined to meet the Plan Commission’s expectations and that are in full compliance with the applicable regulations will be issued a temporary improvement location permit authorizing the project to begin. See JCC 20.90.070, Temporary improvement location permit, for details about this process.

D. Establish a New Land Use or Change an Existing Land Use. A project that involves establishing a new category of land use (e.g., going from residential to commercial) on a parcel or in a structure, or changing an existing land use, shall be reviewed as a development plan by the Plan Commission. Projects determined to meet the Plan Commission’s expectations and that are in full compliance with the applicable regulations will be issued an improvement location permit authorizing the project to begin. See JCC 20.90.060, Improvement location permit, for details about this process.

E. Special Exception. An application for a special exception may be filed for a land use classified as a special exception in Chapter 20.20 JCC, Zoning Districts, for the subject zoning district. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall utilize a specific public hearing and procedural findings of fact to determine whether the land use is appropriate for the specific parcel named in the petition. See JCC 20.90.140, Special exception, for details about this process.

F. Change to a Different Zoning District. An application for a rezoning may be filed for a parcel to be changed from its existing zoning district to a different zoning district. The Plan Commission shall utilize a specific public hearing to review the proposed change in zoning. The Plan Commission shall then forward a recommendation to the County Commissioners for final action. Approval or denial is the full discretion of the County Commissioners. See JCC 20.90.200, Zoning map amendment (rezoning), for details about this process. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 9.02.]