(A) A written permit shall be obtained from the Enforcing Officer before starting:
(1) To establish any new use of property;
(2) To change the use of any building, structure, or land from one classification to another;
(3) To erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, or move any building or structure, except the replacement of damage caused by fire, lightning, or wind shall not require a permit, provided said replacement is otherwise in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and later amendments; or
(4) In the case of a non-conforming use, to change from one use to another.
(B) Concrete, stone, wood, masonry, or other fences which cannot be clearly viewed through shall require permits.
(C) Governmental bodies, non-profit organizations, and charitable organizations shall conform to the provisions of this chapter and shall be required to obtain permits, except that no permit fee will be required.
(D) No permit shall be required for:
(1) Routine maintenance or repair of buildings, structures, or equipment, such as repainting or re-roofing a building, relining a blast furnace, or reballasting a railroad track; or
(2) Construction or alterations costing less than $300.
(Ord. passed 7-6-1976)