(A) Purpose.
(1) The purpose of this section is to establish the requirement that a permit be issued by the town prior to the commencement of any remodel project on any commercial structure in excess of 160 square feet. Said permit application may be made by a general contractor or other person or entity intending to perform the remodel. Said application must also be signed by the owner of the property if not the same.
(2) The Town Board deems this section to be necessary for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of its citizens and the general public by requiring that the remodeling, renovation and construction activity contemplated herein be subject to the review of qualified inspectors.
(B) Permit required. A permit for the remodel of any commercial structure shall be required if said remodel includes any of the following:
(1) Removal, construction or replacement of any interior or exterior wall, structural support or change to the ingress/egress to the structure;
(2) Removal, relocation or addition of all or part of any heating or ventilation system;
(3) Removal, relocation or addition of any electrical wiring or electrical system components;
(4) Removal, addition or relocation of any plumbing;
(5) Removal, addition, relocation or installation of any sewer or water service lines; and
(6) Change in the footprint of existing structure.
(C) Permit not required. No permit shall be required for any remodeling which is solely aesthetic in nature, such as, but not limited to, painting, carpeting, roofing, siding, window replacement or any other improvement considered general maintenance.
(D) Inspection required. Any remodel or renovation for which a state permit is required, shall be inspected by a town-appointed Building Inspector or State Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Inspector or Structural Inspector as appointed by the town. The State Fire Marshal shall also inspect any commercial renovation or remodel requiring a permit under this section.
(E) Contractor licensing. In addition to the particular trade license which may be required by the state, any contractor performing services for which a permit is required under this section must first apply for and receive a contractors license from the town. The annual fee for said contractor’s license shall be $50 per year, renewable every 12 months after date of issuance, or as may be amended from time to time by the Town Board. Contractor shall provide to and maintain with the town proof of current liability insurance coverage.
(F) Severability clause. Should any division, sentence, clause or phrase of this section, for any reason, be held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not offset the validity of the remaining portions of this section. The town hereby declares that it would have passed this section and each division, sentence, clause and phrase hereof irrespective of the possibility that any one or more division, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
(G) Certificate of occupancy.
(1) A certificate of occupancy may be required, based on the level of remodel, only after review of any applicable inspectors.
(2) The Town Board may require re-certification if warranted under the Building Code requirements.
(Ord. 10.8, passed 12-4-2012) Penalty, see § 150.99