(A) Applications for building permits shall be submitted in writing, on forms provided by the city, to the Building Inspector. Each such application shall state the location of the proposed project, the character, design and purpose thereof, the materials proposed to be used and the manner in which the work shall be done; and the Building Inspector may require that detailed plans and specifications be submitted, in duplicate, with the application. The Building Inspector may require such other information as may be necessary to enable him or her to determine whether the proposed project meets all requirements of state law, this code and other ordinances.
(B) When detailed plans and specifications are submitted, one set thereof shall be retained by the Building Inspector and the other set shall be kept at the location of the work being done pursuant thereto.
(C) No application for a variance, as provided in Chapter 152 of this code of ordinances, shall be made until after an application for a building permit in accordance with this section shall have first been made.
(1991 Code, § 5-4) (Ord. passed 4-1-1982)