A. Definition. For the purposes of this Section, “demolition” shall mean any act or process within the control of the owner of any building or structure that: (i) results in a change to the footprint of the building or structure; (ii) removes or destroys the structure or building; (iii) removes, destroys, or otherwise involves construction activity impacting 1,000 square feet or more of the interior of the structure or building; or (iv) removes or destroys 50 percent or more of the “gross floor area”, as defined in Section 10-1-2 of this Code, of the structure or building.
B. Demolition Permit Required. A demolition permit from the Building Commissioner shall be required for all demolitions.
C. Demolition Permit Fees. The fees for demolition permits required pursuant to this Section shall be those established and listed in Section 1-12-3 of this Code.
D. Deposit Required. A cash deposit or surety bond shall be submitted along with the demolition permit application. The delivery, use, and disposition of all deposits or surety bonds required under this Section shall be governed by Section 7-1-4 of this Code, provided, however, that no deposit or surety bond shall be returned prior to the satisfactory completion of the demolition, as determined by the Building Commissioner, and the demolition being completed in accordance with all requirements of this Code and any conditions in the demolition permit.
E. Historic Preservation Reviews. No demolition permit may be issued until the applicant has satisfied any applicable historic preservation review requirements pursuant to Chapter 14 of this Title.
F. Demolition Schedule. An applicant who is required to receive a demolition permit under this Section must provide a demolition schedule to the Building Commissioner at least two business days prior to engaging in any demolition activity authorized in the permit. In the event that such schedule changes, the applicant must provide an updated schedule to the Building Commissioner as soon as practicable to enable the Building Commissioner or his or her designee the opportunity to inspect the property while demolition activities are in progress. (Ord. 2021-13, 6-28-2021)