(a) Service Connections. Before a structure can be demolished or removed, the owner or agent shall notify all utility companies having service connections within the structure such as water, electric, gas, sewer, cable TV and other connections. A permit to demolish or remove a structure shall not be issued until their respective service connections and appurtenant equipment, such as meters and regulators, have been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner acceptable to the Building Inspector.
(b) Owner’s Responsibility. The owner or owner’s agent is responsible for the safety and health of the work site during demolition and during removal of debris. Traffic control, EPA abatement permits, security, and safety fencing shall be the owner or owner’s agent responsibility.
(c) Historic Property. The Lancaster Building Department shall determine if a structure or building is a listed property which is protected by the Historic Preservation Chapter 1327. If that is the case, the appropriate certificate shall be obtained from the Historic Lancaster Commission before a permit may be issued.
(d) Accessory Buildings. Accessory buildings less than 200 square feet do not require a demolition permit and may be removed at the discretion of the property owner.
(e) Demolition Permit. A demolition permit expires 45 days after its issue date. A demolition permit may be renewed for the standard renewal fee as with other permits if approved by the Building Official.
(Ord. 18-07. Passed 3-12-07.)