A. Preconstruction Drawings Required: Prior to the building commissioner's issuing any permit for any new building construction or any addition to any existing building, the person or other entity in whose name the application for permit is made shall submit to the building commissioner a topographical survey showing all existing land features and contours and all proposed elevations, contours and grades. However, such a topographical survey shall not be required where the proposed construction will involve no excavation and is to be upon land already occupied by a building whose land coverage is to remain unchanged by virtue of the proposed construction.
If such proposed elevations, contours and grades are not in conformity with any ordinance, rules or regulations of the city or any other governmental agency, or in the opinion of the city engineer, it would cause flooding or other hazard for, or be detrimental to, the subject premises or any surrounding land, such proposed elevation, contours and grades shall be revised as required to conform with applicable statutes, rules and regulations or in accordance with the direction of the city engineer.
All surveys submitted pursuant to this requirement shall be drawn to a scale of not smaller than one inch to thirty feet (1" = 30'), shall include elevations and contours of at least fifty percent (50%) of all adjacent parcels of property, show existing and proposed property contours on at least one foot (1') intervals, proposed grades on all lot corners, swales, sewers, drainage structures, foundations and driveways or any physical change on the subject property. All such plans shall be submitted to the city engineer for resolution of any drainage problems, provided for their solution, and shall receive his approval. Any surplus soil resulting from the excavation or grading shall be accounted for and included in the proposed grading plan or hauled off site.
B. As Built Plans Required: Prior to the building commissioner's issuance of any final approval, which would permit use or occupancy, of any project required to comply with the provisions of this chapter, the person or other entity in whose name the permit for the project has been issued shall submit to the building commissioner an "as built plan" showing all elevations and grades, as shot in the field immediately after completion of all work required including landscaping to comply with this section. All such "as built plans" shall be signed and sealed by an Illinois registered architect, engineer or surveyor.
If such "as built plans" show elevations and/or grades which are not in conformity with the plans originally approved for the project, no final approval shall be issued by the building commissioner.
C. Cost Of Examination; Reimbursement To City: The cost of any examination of plans, topographical survey, or any other document required pursuant to this chapter shall be reimbursed to the city in accordance with section 8-1-2 of this chapter. (Ord. 06-31-0, 9-13-2006)
D. Bond; Letter Of Credit: All applicants of projects which involve site grading who are not also required to post a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) or more excavation restoration bond under section 7-1-5 of this code shall also post a cash bond or letter of credit in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to guaranty submission of the "as built plan" showing all elevations and grades, as required by subsection B of this section, completion of the project in a timely manner, and compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. (Ord. 12-15-0, 2-22-2012)
Exceptions: Applicants for the following types of permits shall not be required to post a bond or letter of credit under this section:
1. Temporary signs.
2. Temporary structures.
3. Wall signs.
4. Any of the following work on an owner occupied one- or two- family dwelling:
a. Roofing,
b. Siding,
c. Work that is confined to the interior of the structure,
d. Window or door replacement,
e. Gutters and downspouts,
f. Flat work replacement that does not involve a change in surface coverage, grade, or configuration,
g. Seal coating,
h. Overhead electric service installation,
i. Repairs under fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) in cost. (Ord. 06-31-0, 9-13-2006)