Any person may raze or demolish one or two story dwellings, provided he is the actual owner thereof and does the work himself and for himself without compensation from others. Such building or buildings must be situated at least twenty feet from the front lot line and at least eight feet from other buildings situated on either side or to the rear thereof. It is expressly provided that any such owner may raze or demolish such dwellings without first securing the registration provided in §8-97 hereof; provided, however, such owner must secure a permit so to do from the chief building official and pay the permit fee and call for inspections by the chief building official. Such owners must otherwise comply with all of the other provisions of this article.
It is expressly provided that the right of an owner to raze or demolish his own dwellings shall include the right to raze or demolish a private garage.