§ 151.35 DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS.

   A building or structure shall be demolished in the county under this subchapter only in compliance with the following requirements.

   (A)   All water, sewer, and other utility lines shall be plugged, capped, and properly guarded. Septic tank and drywells shall be removed or collapsed and backfilled with clean fill material.

   (B)   All materials and debris resulting from the demolition shall be removed from the premises, except for those items which will provide clean fill for the evacuation.

   (C)   After demolition, the property shall be filled to grade with clean soil and compacted.

   (D)   The sidewalk shall be repaired or replaced in accordance with the specifications of the municipality, if any, in which the property is located.

   (E)   The person performing the demolition shall provide proof of liability insurance with a coverage and in an amount deemed adequate by the Building Commissioner.

   (F)   The demolition shall be entirely completed and the property shall be restored to a condition that is in compliance with this section within 30 days from the date of the awarding of the contract for demolition.

   (G)   No fires of any size shall be permitted, except those set and supervised by Fire Department personnel.

   (H)   The demolition shall comply with all requirements set forth in applicable codes and permits, including the County Building Code, §§ 151.01 through 151.11.

   (I)   The person or firm performing the demolition shall file a performance bond with the County Building Department in an amount deemed adequate by the County Building Commissioner. That bond shall be provided to ensure that the demolition, removal, and other acts performed under this subchapter comply with this subchapter and are completed within the period of time set forth in the permit. The County Building Department may waive this requirement to file a bond if the Department believes that filing a performance bond is unnecessary.

(Prior Code, § 36-7-9-1) (Ord. 84-125, passed 3-5-1984, 84 COM REC 124–128; Ord. PC 88-21, passed 5-2-1988, 88 COM REC 509–522; Ord. 89-352, passed 4-3-1989, 89 COM REC 349, 353–353; Ord. PC 89-35, passed 8-7-1989, 89 COM REC 906–907A; Ord. 90-137, passed 2-5-1990, 90 COM REC 136–142; Ord. 08-419, passed 11-3-2008; Ord. CO-2020-43, passed 12-28-2020)