(a) No person shall locate, erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, or structurally alter any building or structure within the Municipality without having obtained the required certification of a zoning and building permit. Permits are required for but not limited to, the following types of work; new construction, reconstruction, additions, alterations, fences, siding (vinyl, aluminum, wood, etc.), window enlargements, decks, garages, carports, storage sheds, awnings, canopies, roofing work and swimming pools. Such certification or permit should not be issued unless the plans for the proposed structure of work fully comply with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. (Ord. 2016-31. Passed 11-16-16.)
(b) Demolition Permit Required. No person shall demolish any building or structure within the municipality without having the required certification of a demolition permit.
(c) A demolition permit is required for the demolition of any structure within the City limits. Any building or structures within the design district or the historical district shall also have the design review/historical preservation committee approval prior to the application for the demolition permit.
(d) Application. Application for a certification of demolition shall be made in writing to the Zoning Inspector. Each written application shall include the following:
(1) Name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
(2) Existing zoning.
(3) Signature of owner.
(e) Prior to the issuance of the demolition permit, the following information shall be provided along with a completed demolition application:
(1) The owner and contractor shall be required to comply with all applicable state, local and federal laws and regulations relating to the proposed demolition including but not limited to inspection requirements, and the abatement, removal and disposal of hazardous material.
(2) Written copy of verification from each of the utility companies: electric, gas, telephone, cable or satellite television service, water, and sewer that service has been disconnected at the location. Additionally, sewer connection (s) shall be properly capped.
(3) Certificates of insurance from either the owner or contractor evidencing general liability insurance in the amount of one million and no/100 dollars ($1,000,000.00) providing coverage for demolition.
(f) The cost of the demolition permit fee is fifty dollars ($50.00) except that the fee for the demolition of sheds and decks shall be ten dollars ($10.00).
(g) The permit shall be issued within ten (10) days of the completed application being submitted.
(h) Upon completion of the demolition of any building or structure, the property shall be backfilled, seeded, mulched and repaired to existing grade. No construction, building, or other non-biodegradable materials shall be backfilled into the site.
(i) Foundation(s) of any demolished structures shall be removed to a depth of three (3) feet below the existing grade, and basement floor(s), if any, shall be broken apart, punctured or otherwise demolished to prevent water accumulation.
(Ord. 2014-31. Passed 8-20-14; Ord. 2023-32. Passed 9-6-23.)