(A) The applicant for a demolition permit shall satisfy the Public Works Director as to qualifications to perform the work and the existence of liability insurance or an indemnity bond issued by a company authorized to do business in Ohio, in an amount determined by the Director as necessary to indemnify the applicant and the city for any death or personal injury or any public or private property damage arising out of the proposed demolition work. However, a homeowner doing the demolition work by himself or herself shall be exempt from furnishing the indemnity bond, provided the applicant satisfies the Public Works Director of the existence of adequate liability insurance.
(B) The applicant shall post a performance bond of $1,000 with the Public Works Director to cover the cost of removal of utility wires or lights, tree trimming, police supervision, sidewalk or curb damage, and any other necessary expenses incurred by the city in connection with the proposed demolition work.
(1980 Code, § 152.28) (Ord. 2084, passed 6-7-1965; Am. Ord. 4493, passed 1-19-1984)