(A) The intentional destruction, demolition or removal of a structure including, houses, garages, sheds, office buildings, foundations and basements, factories, warehouses, radio cellular or microwave towers, chimneys, water towers or tanks, underground storage tanks, septic tanks, cisterns, wells (gas, oil or water) is prohibited unless a demolition permit is obtained from the office of the City Superintendent.
(B) Prior to beginning demolition, the owner or owner’s agent shall obtain all necessary federal and state permits. Proof of obtaining the required permits must be provided to the City Superintendent when making application for a demolition permit.
(C) Applicant for a demolition permit shall provide the following:
(1) Name, address and telephone number of the landowner and demolition contractor;
(2) Traffic control plan;
(3) Proof of disconnection of utilities by the various utility companies (electric, gas, water, sewer, telephone, cable);
(4) Proof of notification of proposed demolition to the police and fire departments having jurisdiction, which shall include the name and phone number of the contractor and landowner and the scheduled date for demolition to begin;
(5) Name and location of site (if site is a private landfill a map to the site is required) where rubble, debris and other materials will be disposed of (debris must be disposed of in a public IDEM approved landfill or a private landfill which has DNR and IDEM approval);
(6) Schedule for completion of all work; and
(7) Plan for reclamation of the site including, but not limited to: backfill material; final grades; mulch seeding or sodding; erosion control and restoration of sidewalks; curbs; streets; or any other damage to infrastructure on public right-of-way.
(D) A permit fee in the amount shown in § 94-240 of this chapter shall be paid.
(E) The City Superintendent shall require the posting of a performance surety (cash, certified check or bond) in an amount of not less than $2,000 or more than $10,000. The amount of surety shall be determined by the City Superintendent based upon the size, type and location of structure to be removed and the potential for damage to public infrastructure from demolition activities.
(F) Any person(s), company, corporation, partnership or contractor that seeks a demolition permit shall carry general liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 and provide proof of insurance to the City Superintendent at the time of permit application.
(G) Demolition work, other than disconnection of utilities, shall not begin for 72 hours after issuance of the demolition permit to allow Police and Fire Department personnel to take any needed precautions.
(H) Violation of this section will subject the landowner to the enforcement provisions of Art. XII of this chapter.
(Ord. 2001-1478, passed 11-19-2001)