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The top of the concrete foundation of all single-family dwellings and semi-detached dwellings and multi-family detached dwellings which are constructed after the adoption hereof shall be at least 18 inches but not greater than 30 inches above the height of the curb in front of the dwelling or the centerline of the roadway if no curb exists, unless this height requirement is waived by the Building Officer. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a site plan showing the drainage around the dwelling which does not divert water onto the neighbor’s property and does not obstruct the natural flow of water. The applicant and owner shall prepare the site in accordance with this site plan.
(Ord. 1999-2, Building § 2, subs. .040, passed 2-15-1999)
Whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the provisions of the aforesaid BOCA National Fire Prevention Code, International Building, Residential, Energy and Existing Building Codes, or National Electrical Code, as may be amended, from time to time, shall upon conviction thereof be punished by a fine as set forth in § 151.999.
(Ord. 1999-2, Building § 2, subs. .050, passed 2-15-1999) Penalty, see § 151.999
BUILDING PERMITS, OCCUPANCY PERMITS AND FEES
(A) A building permit shall be required for all construction within the village. No building permit shall be issued by the village unless a completed application has been received, examined and approved by the Zoning Officer. Any building permit issued in conflict with the provisions of this chapter shall be null and void.
(B) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete and to submit surveys, floor plans, performance standards or other documents as may be deemed necessary by the Zoning Officer to complete his or her examination of the application.
(C) Upon the issuance of a building permit, the applicant must initiate construction within six months, and shall thereafter complete construction within 18 months from the construction inception date. The Village Board may, in its sole discretion, extend the above initiation date and/or completion date for a period of time not to exceed six months, but only upon a showing of good cause. In the event that the applicant or his or her designated agent has not initiated construction within six months, and no extension of time has been allowed, then the building permit shall expire, and immediately become null and void. Upon the expiration of the building permit, all fees paid by the applicant shall be forfeited. In the event that the applicant or his or her designated agent has not completed construction as required herein and no extension of time has been allowed, then a penalty of $50 per day shall be imposed upon the applicant.
(Ord. 1999-2, Building § 3, subs. .010, passed 2-15-1999)
(A) Occupancy permits shall be applied for coincidentally with applications for zoning certificates, and shall be issued after completion of construction and within ten working days after the premises have been inspected by the Zoning Officer. Occupancy permits shall be issued by the Zoning Officer to authorize occupancy of the premises in accordance with the zoning certificate. Pending the issuance of the permanent occupancy permit, a temporary permit may be issued, to be valid for a period not to exceed six months from its date, during the completion of any addition or during partial occupancy of the premises. If the issuance of an occupancy permit is denied, the Zoning Officer shall notify the applicant in writing within ten working days, stating the reasons why a permit cannot be issued.
(B) No occupancy permit shall be issued until the premises have been inspected by the Zoning Officer and found to be in compliance with applicable requirements for the zoning district in which it is located and in compliance with this chapter.
(C) No land, building or structure shall be occupied in whole or in part for any purpose whatsoever until an occupancy permit has been issued in conformity herewith. This regulation shall specifically prohibit the occupancy of any unit or units within a multi-family structure prior to the time in which an occupancy permit has been issued for either all units within said structure or the entire building.
(D) A record of occupancy permits shall be kept on file in the office of the Zoning Officer and copies shall be furnished, on request, to any person having proprietary or tenancy interest in the land or structure affected.
(Ord. 1999-2, Building § 3, subs. .020, passed 2-15-1999; Ord. 2005-10, passed 9-19-2005) Penalty, see § 151.999
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