§ 151.010 DWELLINGS LOCATED OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS.

   (A)   Dwellings located outside of the Banks City Limits and within the Banks Urban Growth Boundary may be permitted subject to the provisions of this section.

   (B)   Building permits.

      (1)   The homeowner or their authorized representative shall obtain a certificate authorizing Washington County to issue a building permit for a new dwelling. Application shall be made at the city and shall include the following items:

         (a)   Plot plan showing the dwelling and all other structures, including all exterior dimensions; building elevations drawings for all sides; information describing roofing and siding materials, foundation support systems and materials;

         (b)   A written statement signed by the applicant pledging compliance with the terms set by the City of Banks and all other conditions of §§ 151.050 through 151.054; and

         (c)   Permit filing fee.

      (2)   An approved certificate to obtain a permit shall be issued within 10 days by the City of Banks after receipt of the required information indicated above.

      (3)   The certificate shall be denied when the applicant fails to provide the required information, and/or the proposed dwelling does not comply with the required codes specified herein.

   (C)   Occupancy requirements. Occupancy of the dwelling shall be governed by the building permit review procedure as administered by Washington County.

   (D)   Building removal. If the dwelling or other structures are removed from the property and not replaced with another structure within 6 months as evidenced by a building permit, the owner shall perform the following tasks unless otherwise authorized by the City of Banks:

      (1)   Remove any foundation and perimeter enclosures;

      (2)   Remove all accessories associated with the dwelling unit;

      (3)   Permanently disconnect and cap off all utilities including sewer, water, electricity, phone, cable television, and the like in the proper manner and time frame as may be specified by the utility agency; and/or

      (4)   In the event the owner fails to accomplish the required tasks as noted above, the City of Banks may perform the work and file a lien against the property for the cost to perform the work.

   (E)   Building abandonment. When a dwelling has been abandoned (not occupied) for a period of time which exceeds 5 or more years, the owner shall request an occupancy inspection and permit approved by the city building official prior to the dwelling being occupied again.

(Ord. 2021-08-02, passed 10-12-2021)