No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, or improve any building or structure in the city or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a separate development permit for each building or structure.
(A) Within Zone(s) A on the official map, separate development permits are required for all new construction, substantial improvements and other developments, including the placement of manufactured homes.
(B) To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished for the purpose. Every application shall:
(1) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made;
(2) Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by lot, block, tract and house and street address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work;
(3) Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended;
(4) Be accompanied by plans and specifications for proposed construction;
(5) Be signed by the permittee or his or her authorized agent who may be required to submit evidence to indicate the authority;
(6) Within designated flood prone areas, be accompanied by elevations (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) or in the case of floodproofed nonresidential structures, the elevation to which it has been floodproofed. Documentation or certification of the elevations will be maintained by the Director of Public Works; and
(7) Give any other information as reasonably may be required by the Director of Public Works.
(1973 Code, § 11-504) (Ord. 556, passed 2-7-1985; Ord. 557, passed 3-7-1985; Ord. 579, passed 5-8-1987) Penalty, see § 10.99