Except as provided in the Agricultural Zone Districts, permits shall be secured from the County Zoning Administrator prior to the construction, moving, conversion, extension, enlargement or structural alteration of buildings or other structures.

     A. Application Forms. Application for a zoning permit shall be made to the County Zoning Administrator on forms provided for that purpose.

     B. Issuance. If, in the opinion of the County Zoning Administrator, the proposal as set forth in the application is in conformity with the provisions of this resolution, the County Zoning Administrator shall issue a zoning permit.

     C. Disapproval. If, in the opinion of the County Zoning Administrator, the proposal as set forth in the application is not in conformance with the provisions of this resolution, the County Zoning Administrator shall refuse to issue a zoning permit. If an application for a zoning permit is not approved, the County Zoning Administrator shall state in writing on the application the reason for such disapproval.

     D. Null or Void Permits. Any permit issued in violation of any of the provisions of this resolution shall be null and void and may not be construed as waiving any provision of this resolution. Any zoning permit issued under the provisions of this resolution shall be valid for one (1) year. If no construction has started within the one (1) year limit, then the Zoning Permit shall be null and void.

     E. Existing Permits. Permits issued prior to the adoption of the resolution shall be valid for one (1) year from date of issuance as to use, provided the structure conforms to the yard requirements of the zone district in which it is located.