9-2-4: CONSIDERATION; PERMIT ISSUANCE OR DENIAL:

   A.   Approval; Forward To Clerk-Treasurer: If the building inspector is satisfied that the proposed work described in the application and attached materials conform to the requirements of the zoning ordinance, building code and other regulations and requirements of the city, he shall authorize the issuance of the building permit by signing the application and forwarding it to the city clerk-treasurer, who shall return a copy to the applicant.

   B.   Denial: If the application or attached materials do not conform to pertinent city regulations, the building inspector shall not approve said application, but shall return the application to the city clerk-treasurer, along with written reasons for disapproval. The city clerk-treasurer shall return the application, with written reasons attached, to the applicant. The applicant may subsequently amend his application, if possible, and resubmit it, or initiate other action to correct the deficiencies.

   C.   Issuance Of Building Permit: A building permit, once approved and issued, shall be construed as a license to proceed with the work and shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel, alter or set aside any city regulations, nor shall such issuance prevent the building inspector from thereafter requiring a correction of errors in plans, construction or a violation of this code. (1991 Code § 4-15)

9-2-5: CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUANCE; FEE:

   A.   Certificate Required; Inspection: No new building shall be occupied, and no change in the use of a building or part of a building or tract of land shall be made until the building inspector shall have issued a certificate of occupancy therefor. Issuance shall be conditioned upon passing an inspection for compliance with applicable provisions of this code.

   B.   Fee: The fee for such certificate, to be paid upon application, shall be set by resolution of the City Council.

(1991 Code § 4-16; amd. Ord. 23-04, 2-16-2023)

9-2-6: DISPLAY OF PERMIT:

Building permits shall be conspicuously displayed on the project or site, in a manner visible from the street.

(1991 Code § 4-15)

9-2-7: FAILURE TO INITIATE WORK:

If the work allowed under an issued building permit has not been initiated within one hundred eighty (180) days from the issuance date of said permit, such permit shall become null and void, unless a request for an extension is submitted to, and approved by, the building official. If said permit becomes null and void, a new permit must be obtained and the regular fee incident thereto collected, in order for the work to be initiated or resumed.

(Ord. 11-11-97A, 11-11-1997)

9-2-8: RECORD OF PERMITS AND FEES:

   A.   Permits: The building inspector shall keep a permanent and accurate accounting of all building permits. (1991 Code § 4-15; amd. 2013 Code)

   B.   Fees: The city clerk-treasurer shall keep a permanent and accurate record of all building permit fee payments. (1991 Code § 4-15)