(A) Building permits, variances, conditional or interim use permits or permits of any type that are required for any improvement on, or use of property, except as provided below, shall not be issued unless a certificate of compliance, pursuant to Chapter 52 of this code of ordinances, has been submitted for all SSTS existing on the property at the time of application.
(B) If an SSTS is found to be nonconforming, the permits or variances shall not be issued until the SSTS is upgraded or replaced to meet the standards of Chapter 52 of this code of ordinances. In lieu of the upgrade or replacement, or when an SSTS compliance inspection report cannot be completed due to weather (such as, snow and frost), an appropriate escrow may be established for the SSTS upgrade, replacement and/or inspection, upon approval by the Department. All SSTS work shall be completed within 12 months of the issuance of the permit or variance, unless a different timeframe is addressed by the permit, variance, or other regulation.
(C) Exceptions. This section shall not apply to: mechanical permits for the installation or repair of heating equipment; permits for roof replacement or repair; and permits for the repair of damage resulting from circumstances such as wind, fire and accidents provided expansion of the structure’s size is not requested. This provision shall not apply to flood damage or those structures otherwise regulated by Floodplain District regulations.
(D) Special provision for certain feedlot conditional use permits. Conditional use permits pursuant to § 152.113 may be issued to correct an existing erosion and/or pollution problem if an increase in the number of animal units is not being requested. At a minimum, submittal of an SSTS compliance inspection report shall be required within 12 months of the issuance of the permit.
(Ord. 47, passed 7-23-02; Am. Ord. 70-2010, passed 1-25-11; Am. Ord. 97-2021, passed 7-20-21)