A. Permit Required: It is unlawful to construct or alter any building or structure in the town, excepting fences, when the cost of such construction exceeds one hundred dollars ($100.00), or where the effect of such construction or alteration is to enlarge the capacity or affect the bearing walls or the roof thereof, without having first secured a permit therefor. (1997 Code § 17.48.010)
B. Application For Permit: Application for such permits shall be made to the office of the town clerk and should be accompanied by plans and specifications in duplicate showing the work to be done. Such plans shall be verified by the signature of both the owner of the premises and the contractor in charge of the operation. (1997 Code § 17.48.020)
C. Plan Approval With Application: Such applications with plans shall be referred to the building inspector, who shall examine same to determine whether or not the proposed construction or alteration will comply with the ordinance provisions relative thereto. Upon approval, one set of plans shall be returned to the applicant with a permit and the other shall be retained by the building inspector. No permit shall be issued until after approval of the plans. (1997 Code § 17.48.030)
D. Variations To Plans And Specifications: It is unlawful to vary materially from the submitted plans and specifications unless the variations are submitted in an amended plan to the building inspector and approved by him. (1997 Code § 17.48.040)
E. Plat Required: Applications for building permits shall be accompanied by a plat in duplicate drawn to scale showing the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the size of the building to be erected, and such other information as may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of these regulations. A careful record of such applications shall be kept in the office of the building inspector. (1997 Code § 17.48.080)
F. Permit Fees: The fees for building permits shall be set by resolution of the board of trustees. (1997 Code § 17.48.060; amd. 2016 Code)