(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR. Every person or entity engaged in business of building, constructing, repairing, altering, remodeling, wrecking or salvaging of residential, commercial, industrial or other property that is covered by this code. A person constructing, repairing, altering, remodeling, wrecking or salvaging his or her own residential property is not considered a general contractor for the purposes of this section; provided, that such person does not construct more than one dwelling in a two-year period and certifies in writing that he or she will reside in such dwelling following its completion.
(B) Registration.
(1) A general contractor is required to register with the city prior to performing any work within the jurisdiction of the city. Registration shall be valid for one calendar year from the date of application. No building permit shall be issued until the registration has been filed and approved by the Community Development Department.
(2) Registration requirements are as follows:
(a) Complete and return registration application as may approved by the Community Development Department; and
(b) Furnish proof of insurance as follows:
1. Liability insurance coverage with limits as set by resolution;
2. The city shall be named as additional insured; and
3. Insurance is required to be in effect for at least one year from the date of license.
(C) Suspension.
(1) Expiration or cancellation of the insurance policy shall automatically suspend the registration of the general contractor until a substitute policy has been obtained and a certificate of that fact filed with the city.
(2) If a registered general contractor willfully or repeatedly violates any ordinance or law relating to the construction of a building or structure, the Community Development Department may suspend such registration and such suspension shall continue until the Community Development Department removes such suspension or for a maximum of three years. The Community Development Department shall serve or cause to be served upon the registrant a notice in writing specifying the grounds for suspension, and suspension of the registration is effective upon such service. If a registration is suspended under this provision, the general contractor may appeal the decision within ten days to the City Administrator who may overturn the suspension or keep the suspension in place.
(Prior Code, § 150.004) (Ord. 17-17, passed 8-7-2017)