(a) Permits. After application/plans have been approved by the Building Commissioner, the applicant, owner or agent shall secure all building permits by paying the required permit fees to the Building Commissioner prior to the issuance of permit(s).
(1) If homeowner is acting as a general contractor, all subcontractors shall be registered.
(b) Fees Doubled. When necessary permit(s), registration are not obtained before the start of work, the fee(s) shall be doubled.
(c) Re-Inspection Fees. If an inspection is requested and for any reason the work is found unsatisfactory or incomplete a fee shall be assessed as follows:
(1) Non Residential/Multifamily | $50.00 (over 3 units) |
(2) Residential | 35.00 |
Payment of reinspection fees does not relieve any person from fully complying with requirements of the Building and Housing Code. All reinspection fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
(d) Fee Refund. If the applicant does not proceed with plans, the applicant may, upon written request to the Building Commissioner, be refunded the building permit fee paid by such applicant.
(e) Permit Time Limitation. If after a permit has been issued, the building or structure, whether of a new construction or of an addition to an existing structure, is not completed within twelve months of the date of issuance of permit, or if the construction work is discontinued for any reason for a period of six months, the permit shall become void. Before work is resumed, a new permit shall be taken out by the owner or their agent and an additional fee(s) shall be paid. The additional fee(s) shall be of the same amount as previously paid under this chapter for the original permit. This section shall apply to all permits presently issued.
If after one year, no construction has begun on a piece of property and no new building permit has been secured, all building materials, supplies and utility boxes shall be removed immediately.
(f) Deposits and Refunds.
(1) Deposits, as required, are for the purpose of defraying various costs incurred by City employees in connection with the project.
(2) Deposit balances shall be reviewed quarterly by the Building Commissioner.
(3) Any unused portion of deposits made shall be refunded to the depositor upon approval of the Building Commissioner and the Director of Finance.
(g) Cash Deposit for Completion of Grading.
(1) In lieu of finished grade completion prior to occupancy, because of weather conditions, a two thousand dollar ($2,000) cash deposit/bond shall be required for guaranteeing the completion of the finished grade within six (6) months of granting temporary occupancy. If not graded within six (6) months, the City or owner has the authority to contract for the finish grade and to pay out of the above funds all necessary contracting and inspection fees. If any funds remain, they will be dispersed to the one who put up the deposit.
(2) Grading by City contract will be paid out of the deposit. If costs exceed the cash/bond, the overage will be charged to the owner of record. The owner shall have thirty (30) days which to pay such expense, and if it is not paid at the expiration of the thirty (30) day period, the cost shall there upon constitute a lien upon the lot and land so benefitted and a tax is levied therefor. The Finance Director shall certify such lien to the County Auditor.
(h) Fee Waived. Building permit fee shall be waived for all public buildings, schools, and libraries.
(Ord. 05-62. Passed 12-19-05.)