(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 and other connections. A permit to demolish or remove a structure shall not be issued until a release is obtained from the utility companies stating that their respective service connection and appurtenant equipment, such as meters and regulators, have been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner.
(b) Historic Property. The City Manager shall determine if the structure or building in issue 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.
(c) A demolition permit expires 45 days after its issue date.
(Ord. 35-05. Passed 5-23-05.)