(a) The top of any foundation shall not be less than a minimum of one foot (1'), nor exceed a maximum of two and one-half feet (21/2') above the top of the curb. Elevations shall be measured from a point midway across the front of the lot. If no curb exists, the finished centerline grade of the street shall be substituted for the curb as a point of measurement. Variations from these standards will be permitted only upon satisfaction of both of the following conditions:
(1) Developer demonstrates that the proposed foundation height will be in harmony with the existing nearby structures, and
(2) Physical conditions exist which prevent the developer from adhering to the requirements.
When a variation is requested, it shall be reviewed and approved or rejected by the community development group, consisting of the village engineer, director of public works, director of planning and the director of building and zoning. The corporate authorities hereby designate and appoint said body to make recommendations to the board of trustees with respect to variation requests. Thereafter, the board of trustees shall either accept or reject said recommendations and grant or deny the variation request.
(b) An inspection shall be made by the engineering department in conjunction with the building department inspection after the foundation forms are set. Concrete shall not be poured for the foundation until approval following inspection is obtained. An additional inspection will be made by the engineering department in conjunction with the building department after the site has been finish graded to determine compliance with the grading plan, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Cost of such additional inspection shall be borne by the developer. (Ord. 0-76-10 § 1)