12-10-6: COMPLETION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS:

Nothing in this title shall require changes in the plans, construction or designated use of a building for which a lawful permit has been heretofore issued or which has been otherwise lawfully authorized, and the construction of which shall have been actually begun within ninety (90) days after this title first became effective and which entire building shall be completed, as authorized, within two (2) years thereafter. (Ord. 252, 12-7-1955)

12-10-7: ACTION ON APPLICATION:

   A.   Time Limit: It shall be the duty of the building inspector to examine applications for permits, within a reasonable time after filing.

   B.   Approval: If, after examination, he finds no objection to the same and it appears that the proposed work will be in compliance with the laws and provisions of this code applicable thereto, he shall approve such application and issue a permit for the proposed work as soon as practicable.

   C.   Denial: If his examination reveals otherwise, he will reject such application, noting his findings in a report to be attached to the application and delivering a copy to the applicant. (Ord. 252, 12-7-1955)

12-10-8: APPROVAL IN PART:

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the building inspector from issuing a permit for the construction of part of a building or structure before the entire plans and detailed statements of said building or structure have been submitted or approved, if adequate plans and detailed statements have been found to comply with this title. (Ord. 252, 12-7-1955)

12-10-9: CONDITIONS OF PERMIT:

   A.   Conformance To Plan: All work performed under a permit issued by the building inspector shall conform to the approved application and plans and approved amendments thereof.

   B.   Location: The location of all new construction as shown on the approved plot diagram, or an approved amendment thereof, shall be strictly adhered to.

   C.   Change In Area: It shall be unlawful to reduce or diminish the area of a lot or plot of which a plot diagram has been filed and has been used as the basis for a permit, unless a revised plot diagram showing the proposed change in conditions shall have been filed and approved, provided that this shall not apply when the lot is reduced by reason of a street opening or widening or other public improvement. (Ord. 252, 12-7-1955)

12-10-10: SIGNATURE TO PERMIT:

Every permit issued by the building inspector under the provisions of this title shall have his signature affixed thereto, but this shall not prevent him from authorizing a subordinate to affix such signature. (Ord. 252, 12-7-1955)

12-10-11: TIME LIMITATION:

A permit under which no work is commenced within one year after issuance shall expire by limitation. (Ord. 252, 12-7-1955)