§ 25-5-23. FAST TRACK PERMIT.

(A)

A fast track permit is an authorization to begin site development while an application for site plan approval is being reviewed by the City.

(B)

The director may approve a fast track permit if the director determines that:

(1)

the applicant or a person employed by the applicant has fast track certification under Section 25-5-24 (Fast Track Certification) and is responsible for the fast track development;

(2)

the site plan is located within the boundaries of an urban watershed or a suburban watershed;

(3)

the site plan requires a certificate of occupancy from the City;

(4)

the site plan does not require a variance;

(5)

the proposed fast track permit complies with the requirements of this title;

(6)

the fast track permit includes conditions of approval that will protect the environment and the public health, safety, and welfare;

(7)

the requirement for a pre-construction conference under Section 25-1-282 (Preconstruction Conference Required) is noted on the fast track permit;

(8)

the applicant has posted cash fiscal surety for erosion and sedimentation controls and revegetation for the fast track development;

(9)

the applicant has authorized the City to draw on the cash fiscal surety, enter the site, and restore the site to its original condition if the fast track permit expires or is revoked; and

(10)

if required, other governmental entities have approved the fast track development.

(C)

An approved fast track permit expires if the director determines that the site plan is denied under Section 25-5-113 (Updates). An applicant may appeal the director's determination under this subsection to the Land Use Commission.

(D)

If the director determines that development of a site does not comply with the requirements of an approved fast track permit, the director may revoke the fast track permit.

(E)

Approval of a site plan supersedes an approved fast track permit.

Source: Section 13-1-618; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 010607-8; Ord. 031211-11.