(A) Building permits. A building permit shall be required for all construction within the city as specified in the Uniform Building Code. All building permit applications submitted to the City Building Inspections Department shall be reviewed in accordance with the most current Uniform Building Code in effect and subsequent amendments thereto. Additionally, all building permit applications shall be reviewed for compliance with the requirements of this chapter and Chapter 151 for delinquent taxes and for compliance with all other applicable state and local laws. A permit or certificate of occupancy may be refused until complete compliance with all such laws and requirements is demonstrated. A building permit application may be approved only if the contents of that application meet the standards of the most current Uniform Building Code in effect, and subsequent amendments thereto, and also, only if the contents of that application meet the standards of this chapter and related city ordinances dealing with fire, flood, traffic, safety and grading.
(B) Mobile home installation permits. Mobile home installation permits shall be required for the placement of all mobile homes and recreational vehicles intended for continuous occupancy for more than six months in the city. All applications for mobile home installation permits shall be submitted to the City Building Inspections Department for review. All mobile home installation permit applications shall be reviewed for compliance with the most current installation and location standards for the placement of mobile homes in effect and subsequent amendments thereto, including the requirements of this chapter. A mobile home installation application may be approved only if the contents of that application meet the installation and location standards for the placement of mobile homes and recreational vehicles in effect at the time of application.
(C) Elevation certificate.
(1) Construction within a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)- designated floodplain may not be started until the applicant has provided an elevation certificate that has been accepted by the appropriate city office - Flood Commission Engineer. Designs for construction in the floodplain must be prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the state.
(2) The acceptance of an elevation certificate and related information will not constitute a presentation, guarantee or warranty of any kind or nature by the city or by any political subdivision, or by an officer or employee of any of them, of the practicability or safety of any structure or activity, and will create no liability upon or cause of action against any public body, officer or employee for damage that may thereby result.
(Ord. 2010-018, passed - -) Penalty, see § 150.999