(A) To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the village for that purpose. Such application shall:
(1) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made;
(2) Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work;
(3) Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended;
(4) Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in § 160.034;
(5) Provide valuation of the proposed work;
(6) Be signed by the property owner or the property owner's authorized agent;
(7) Give such other data and information as required by the Building Official.
(B) Action on application. The Building Official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the Building Official or their designee shall notify the applicant in writing of portions that do not conform stating the reasons therefor and specify a period to submit required information. If the Building Official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this chapter and applicable laws and ordinances, the Building Official shall issue a permit as soon as is practical.
(C) Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in flood hazard areas. For applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, alteration, repair or other improvement of existing buildings or structures located in a flood hazard area as established by Table R301.2(1) herein, the Building Official shall examine or cause to be examined the construction documents and shall make a determination with regard to the value of the proposed work. For buildings that have sustained damage of any origin, the value of the proposed work shall include the cost to repair the building or structure to its predamaged condition. If the Building Official finds that the value of proposed work equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the building or structure before the damage has occurred or the improvement is started, the proposed work is a substantial improvement or restoration of substantial damage and the Building Official shall require existing portions of the entire building or structure to meet the requirements of 2021 IRC Section R322. Where the building or structure has sustained substantial damage, repairs necessary to restore the building or structure to its predamaged condition shall be considered substantial improvements regardless of the actual repair work performed.
(D) Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the Building Official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
(Ord. 19-12-15, passed 12-17-2019; Ord. 24-11-01, passed 11-26-2024)