(A) General provisions. A zoning permit is required for any new residential, commercial and/or industrial construction as well as any improvement which will enlarge the physical exterior of the existing structure.
(B) Masonry.
(1) Chimney: replace; permit is required if chimney is to be replaced in its entirety;
(2) Chimney: new;
(3) Concrete steps: repair; permit is required only if 50% or more of structure is to be repaired;
(4) Concrete steps: replace;
(5) Concrete steps: precast;
(6) Driveway: new asphalt blacktop; drainage plan is required as well;
(7) Driveway: new concrete; drainage plan is required as well;
(8) Foundation: install;
(9) Foundation: tile;
(10) Foundation: water-proofing; permit is required if waterproofing entails the replacement of drainage tile and/or exterior waterproof painting;
(11) Service walk: repair; permit is required only if 50% or more of structure is being repaired; and
(12) Service walk: replace.
(C) Carpentry.
(1) Porch, patio or deck: permit is required if 50% or more of the structure is repaired or replaced;
(2) Stairs: exterior; permit is required if 50% or more of structure is repaired or replaced; and
(3) Stairs: exterior basement; permit is required if the stairs are new (i.e., not replacement).
(D) Plumbing. Sump pit and pump: for installation only; repair is not included.
(E) Specialty work.
(1) Demolition: permit required at no charge;
(2) Fences: permits are required to erect any fence in all districts within the city. (See lot survey requirements, § 154.160 of this chapter.) This includes fences used for dog kennels;
(3) Utility shed: permits are required for assembly or moving onto lot; and
(4) Utility shed: permit required for removal at no charge.
(F) Site work.
(1) Excavation; and
(2) Changing grades.
(2001 Code, § 11.18)