A. Permit Required: It shall be unlawful to construct, alter, or demolish, or use any building or structure, including fences, within the City, nor shall any excavation commence or be completed, nor shall any foundation, footing or other base or arrangement be made preliminary to any contemplated construction without first having obtained a permit to do so from the City.
B. Time Limit For Commencement Of Work: All permits for construction, demolition, or alteration, including fences, must have work commenced within sixty (60) days of the date of issuance of the permit, or the permit becomes null and void. All permits expire after a period of one year unless a request is made in writing to the City Council and the City Council, upon payment of applicable fees, may grant six (6) month extensions.
C. Fees And Penalties Set By Resolution: If fees for building permits are established independently from the fees provided in the adopted Building Code, such fees for building permits shall be established by resolution of the City Council. The City Council may also establish by resolution penalty fees for constructing (or starting construction of) a building without an approved building permit.
D. Time Limit For City Review And Decision: The City Council shall fix by resolution the minimum number of days required by the City to review and issue or deny a building permit.
E. Scale Map: A request for a building permit shall be accompanied by a scale map or drawing showing actual dimensions of the lot or parcel, the location and size of any building and such other information as may be requested by the City.
F. Proof Of Compliance: A request for a building permit shall be accompanied by proof in writing that all required fees imposed by other public agencies have been paid and other conditions imposed by other public agencies with jurisdiction have been met. (2010 Code)