(A) Building permits are required in the town for any of the following:
(1) Construction of all major structures;
(2) Additions made to any major structure;
(3) Major structures that are to be moved from one parcel to another;
(4) Major structures that are to be demolished or removed from the property;
(5) Mobile homes that are to be located within the town, moved from one location to another within the town, or moved out of the town; and
(6) Construction or installation of communications towers and other unoccupied structures.
(B) Grading permits are required in the town for all clearing or grading except when: grading for agricultural or gardening purposes; grading for a single-family dwelling where less than 5,000 square feet of soil is disturbed; clearing less than 5,000 square feet; excavating or filling less than 100 cubic yards of soil; installing less than 100 feet of utility line; excavating below finished grade for a basement or foundation for a major structure authorized by a valid building permit; or for clearing or grading for the installation of a minor structure.
(C) Building permits are not required for normal maintenance of existing buildings or for repair to facilitate the maintenance. Fire or storm damage repair of foundations, supporting walls or roof trusses shall require a building permit. Repair of fire- or storm-damaged structures located in flood hazard areas is also subject to the provisions of the town’s floodplain development provisions, Chapter 151.
(D) All construction shall conform to codes and regulations adopted by the town including, but not limited to, individual and small on-site wastewater systems, plumbing, electrical and standard building codes.
(E) Building or grading permits shall only be issued to the owner of the property or the owner’s designated (in writing) agent.
(F) If the work described in any building or grading permit has not begun within six months from the date of issuance thereof, the permit shall expire. The permit shall be canceled by the Finance Officer and notice thereof shall be given to the person affected.
(G) If the work described in any building or grading permit has not been substantially completed within one year of the date of issuance thereof, the permit shall expire. Notice shall be given to persons affected that further work as described in the expired permit shall not proceed unless and until an extension has been obtained.
(H) All structures will in general comply with sound engineering and safety regulations normally required by the town’s adopted building codes.
(I) There are no exceptions for building or grading permits.
(J) Building or grading permits shall not be issued for construction on any land in the town that fails to conform to the requirements of this chapter.
(K) Fees for all permits shall be set by the governing body and shall be due and payable upon application for the permit.
(Ord. 10.9, passed - -2005)