development complies with the zoning, use, and standards of the Land Development Ordinance and otherwise protects the public health safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Fuquay-Varina. (1) Letter Required . Where no site or subdivision plan is required by the Land Development Ordinance, a letter of zoning compliance shall be required for the following types of development, including but not limited to:
A. Fit-Ups . Fit-ups for shopping centers, office buildings, industrial buildings, commercial buildings, and other similar type uses.
B. Change of Use . Change of use within an existing building that does not require a building permit in accordance with Article B, or a site plan in accordance with this Article.
(2) Procedure . The procedure for requesting a letter of zoning compliance shall include the following:
A. Written Request . A request in writing shall be submitted to the Planning Department along with the applicable fee.
B. Review . The Planning Director or his/her designee shall review the request in accordance with the provisions of the Land Development Ordinance.
C. Approval. If the Planning Director or his/her designee finds that the written request complies with the standards of the Land Development Ordinance, a letter of zoning compliance shall be prepared and provided to the applicant. D. Disapproval . If the Planning Director or his/her designee recommends disapproval of the request, the applicant shall have 30 days from the date of disapproval to submit a corrected application. If a revised application is received, the Planning Director or his/her designee shall consider the correction and approve or deny the request. If the request is not resubmitted within 30 days, the request shall be considered withdrawn. (3) Effect of Zoning Compliance Letter . The issuance of a zoning compliance letter shall mean that a proposed use is in compliance with procedures and administration of the Land Development Ordinance and shall apply to the specified use only. Any change of use or conditions shall require a new letter of zoning compliance.
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