A local site improvement permit for any improvement on or to land within the jurisdiction of the town shall be issued only if the land and the improvement conforms to the requirements of this section and applicable building codes.
(A) Activities requiring permits.
(1) Construction, removal, demolition, or placement of any structure which exceeds 99 square feet in area;
(2) Construction, removal, or placement of storage tanks;
(3) Swimming pools, including above ground pools with an average depth of 42 inches or greater;
(4) Additions of any size to existing structures, including decks and porches;
(5) Adding or subtracting dwelling units or leased space in multi-family or commercial structures;
(6) Placement or replacement of manufactured or mobile homes;
(7) Construction of telecommunication towers, buildings, and antennas; and
(8) Any exterior construction that adds to or alters the height of an existing structure.
(B) Activities exempt from site improvement permits.
(1) Fences, walls, and hedges placed outside of the public right-of-way, provided they meet other guidelines in this chapter;
(2) Patios less than 30 inches above the final grade on which they are constructed; and
(3) Cosmetic changes to any structure, including the replacement of windows in existing openings, re-roofing, installation of siding material and painting.
(C) Application requirements.
(1) Site plan. A detailed site plan, drawn to scale with the dimensions indicated showing the following:
(a) The entire property and the features of the property including all rights-of-way, easements, property lines, and setbacks;
(b) All existing and proposed structures or other site improvements with the dimensions of such improvements;
(c) The distances from all proposed improvements to property lines;
(d) The location of any proposed or existing septic field (if applicable);
(e) The location of any existing or proposed driveway and/or parking areas;
(f) Any natural, physical or hazardous conditions existing on the lot, including karst areas, floodplains, and other conditions;
(g) The location, type, and dimensions of any stormwater structures, conduits, or detention/retention ponds that cross or adjoin the property; and
(h) General grades on-site sufficient to determine positive drainage.
(2) Use description. A detailed description of the existing or proposed uses of the property.
(3) Dwelling units/tenant spaces. A statement on the number of dwelling units or tenant spaces the building is designed to accommodate.
(4) Driveway permit application. A driveway permit is required for any building permit involving the installation or expansion of a driveway.
(5) Building permit application. A building permit consistent with the requirements of the Ellettsville Building Code and the procedures of the Building Department. The site improvement permit may also serve as the building permit consistent with the policies of the Building Department.
(6) Proof of ownership. No permit shall be issued unless accompanied by a deed showing the applicant as the owner or written permission from the property owner allowing the work covered under the permit to be completed.
(D) Action on permit applications. Permit applications will be reviewed within 15 business days of receipt of all required materials. During this period, sufficiency of the application will be determined and the applicant will be notified prior to the end of the review period. If it is determined additional or revised information is required, applicants will have 45 days to submit all required materials. An additional 15 business days will be permitted to review any resubmitted materials, after which the application will either be approved or denied. Permit fees are required to be paid upon the issuance of the permit.
(E) Expiration of permits. All permits shall expire one year from the original issue date. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time when the permittee is unable to commence or finish work within the time required for good and satisfactory reasons. The permit may be extended up to one additional year for good cause.
(Ord. 03-05, § 814-20, passed 5-27-2003; Am. Ord. 2020-06, passed 2-24-2020)