(A) Purpose. A building permit is needed to ensure that all structures comply with the provisions of this code and the adopted building code.
(B) Applicability. No person shall construct or modify a structure until a zoning certificate has been obtained and a building permit has been issued.
(C) Review criteria. The proposed structure shall:
(1) Have an approved zoning certificate; and
(2) Conform with the adopted building code, fire code, electrical code, plumbing code, health code, mechanical code, and any other applicable codes and policies.
(D) Application, review and decision-making procedures. Application requirements, processing procedures and decision-making are described in Table 154.905.1 and § 154.906 with the following modifications:
(1) Applications. Applications shall be submitted to the Building Official on forms supplied by that official.
(2) Inspections. All building plan reviews and inspections shall be conducted as directed by the Building Official.
(3) Decision-making. The Building Official shall decide all requests for a building permit. For appeals of a decision based on adopted building codes, see the adopted building code.
(4) Validity. The effective period of a building permit shall be determined by the Building Official.
(Ord. O-05-04, passed 4-11-05)