(A) Permit required. A building permit or other appropriate permit shall be required as follows.
(1) Prior to the erection, alterations repair, renovation, demolition or removal of any building or structure.
(2) Prior to the installation, extension, or replacement of plumbing, electrical, drainage, or similar utility systems.
(3) Prior to the establishment of a new use, whether the land is currently vacant or if a change in land use is proposed.
(4) Prior to any change in use of an existing building or structure to a different class or type.
(B) Definition of alteration and repair. For the purposes of this subchapter, the terms ALTERATION and REPAIRED shall include any changes in structural parts, stairway, type of construction, type, class or kind of occupancy, light or ventilation, means of ingress and egress, or other changes affecting or regulated by the adopted City Building Code, the Housing Law of Michigan, Public Act 167 of 1917, as amended, being M.C.L.A. 125.401 et seq., these regulations or other applicable regulations of the city.
(C) Application requirements.
(1) No permit shall be issued for construction, alteration, or remodeling of any building or structure until an application has been submitted, showing that the proposed improvements conform with the provisions of these regulations and with the City Building Code.
(2) Applications for permits required by this subchapter shall be filed with the Building Official on forms prescribed by that official. Each application shall be accompanied by a written explanation of the proposed improvements, and, if applicable, a plan of the site drawn to scale. Submitted plans shall be of sufficient detail for the official to determine whether the proposed improvements conform with these regulations, the Building Code, the State Construction Code, Act Public Act 230 of 1972, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.1501 - 125.1531 as amended, and other applicable laws and ordinances.
(3) A site plan submitted and approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with these regulations shall satisfy the requirements of this subchapter. At a minimum, the applicant must supply the following information.
(a) The location, dimensions and parcel identification (sidwell) number of the land parcel.
(b) Existing buildings or structures, plus the shape, size, and location of all buildings or structures to be erected, altered, or moved.
(c) The existing and intended use of the parcel.
(d) On residential parcels, the number of dwelling units contained within each building.
(e) The name and address of all persons having an ownership interest in the premises upon which the improvements are proposed, together with a written statement from all such persons indicating knowledge of and agreement with the proposal.
(f) All information required by the adopted city Building Codes.
(g) Any other information concerning the lot or adjoining lots as may be essential for determining whether the provisions of these regulations will be complied with.
(D) Conformity with applicable ordinances and approved plans.
(1) A building permit shall be issued only if, after thorough inspection of the application materials and plans, the Building Official finds that the proposal conforms with these regulations, the State Construction Code Act, Public Act 230 of 1972, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.1501 - 125.1531, as amended, city adopted codes, and other applicable laws and ordinances, except where the Building official receives written notice of a variance having been granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals or Construction Board of Appeals.
(2) A building permit issued on the basis of a site plan approved by the Planning Commission shall incorporate full compliance with the approved site plan as a condition of the issuance of the permit. Modifications to an approved site plan shall be in compliance with these regulations. Use, layout, or construction at variance with approved plans or application materials shall be deemed in violation of these regulations.
(E) Expiration of permits. A building permit issued pursuant to the provisions of these regulation shall be consistent with the procedures stated within the adopted Building Code of the city. Expiration and notification requirements of the applicable code shall be followed.
(F) Inspection of completed work. The holder of any building permit issued pursuant to the requirements in this subchapter shall notify the Building Official for a final inspection and request a certificate of occupancy upon completion of the work authorized by the permit and prior to occupancy.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92) Penalty, see § 154.999