(A) A building permit shall be obtained by the owner or contractor prior to construction of any building, structure, dwelling or any extension of an existing building from the Area Plan Commission of the county. Agricultural buildings are exempt, if they are being used for agricultural purposes only. Reference I.C. 22-12-1 for definition of “agricultural purpose.”
(B) The Zoning Enforcement Officer, before issuing a permit, shall require that the applicant to submit a set of detailed plans and specifications, a copy of which shall be retained in the office. No charges from such approved plans or specifications shall be made until a revised copy thereof has been submitted to and approved by the Zoning Enforcement Officer and Building Inspector of the county.
(C) The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall refuse to issue a permit in any case where the construction or work proposed is in violation of any statute of the state or any provision of the unified zoning ordinance of the county. No permit shall be required for any outside or inside planning, roofing, siding or other cosmetic repair or maintenance where the building is not altered or extended.
(D) These fees are to be put in the County General Fund, in accordance with I.C. 36-7-4-801 for the operation of the Area Plan Commission Office. Such fees are as set by the Board and/or Council from time to time.
(Ord. 06, 2008, passed 6-23-2008; Ord. passed 8-11-2008) Penalty, see § 150.99