(A) Construction of any building, or any part thereof, shall not be commenced until:
(1) A project permit has been signed by the Zoning Administrator and issued by the town certifying compliance with the ordinances and, excepting where said project is deemed exempt by the Zoning Administrator under § 153.220; or
(2) A building permit is obtained from the Garfield County Building Department in compliance with the International Building Code (IBC) and all other health, building, and construction codes adopted by the state.
(B) (1) Applicants for a building permit shall submit building plans and a site plan complying with the requirements of the International Building Code (IBC), all other codes and this chapter prior to obtaining issuance of a building permit.
(2) The applicant for a building permit shall proceed only in accordance with the approved building permit.
(C) Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant may be required to post a bond or provide other financial security in such form and sum as required by the Zoning Administrator, and approved by the Town Attorney, with sufficient surety running to the town to offset any costs or expenses associated with construction activities on and off the site.
(D) For any construction exempt from the requirement for a building permit, as allowed by state law or this chapter, the Zoning Administrator shall issue a project permit and may require the submission of information and materials that may be necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and state law.
(Ord. 46, passed 8-28-2001; Ord. 21D, passed 1-7-2004; Ord. 59, passed 5-8-2008, § 1102; Ord. 2020-1, passed 3-5-2020)