CHAPTER 1373
Lakes, Dams and Reservoirs

1373.01    Permit required.

1373.02    Permit application; fee.

1373.03    Permit revocation.

1373.04    Deposit required.

1373.99    Penalty.

CROSS REFERENCES

Construction permits and prohibitions - see Ohio R. C. 1521.06

Reduction of assessed valuation - see Ohio R. C. 1521.09

Building permits - see BLDG. Ch. 1311

Safety measures: flooding on building site - see BLDG. 1311.08

1373.01 PERMIT REQUIRED.

   No person, firm or corporation shall construct or alter a lake, dam or reservoir within the City without first obtaining a permit for such construction or alteration from the Building Department.

(Ord. 77-71. Passed 6-28-71.)

1373.02 PERMIT APPLICATION; FEE .

   Prior to issuance of a permit pursuant to Section 1373.01, the applicant shall deliver to the Building Department a copy of detailed construction plans, drawings and specifications clearly reflecting the details of the construction or alteration contemplated.

   If the Chief Building Official finds that the plans conform to good engineering standards, after consulting with and obtaining the written approval of the City Engineer, and the completion thereof would result in a good, safe and workmanlike job of construction or alteration of a lake, dam or reservoir, then a building permit shall be issued.

   All building permits for the construction or alteration of lakes, dams or reservoirs shall be issued by the Chief Building Official or his deputies upon request and payment of a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00).

(Ord. 77-71. Passed 6-28-71.)

1373.03 PERMIT REVOCATION.

   (a)    A building permit shall be automatically revoked if construction or alteration authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days of the date of issuance of the permit.

   (b)    The Chief Building Official and City Engineer, their deputies or employees, shall have the right to inspect the construction or alteration of any lakes, dams or reservoirs pursuant to the provisions of this section at any time.

(Ord. 77-71. Passed 6-28-71.)

1373.04 DEPOSIT REQUIRED.

   A fee deposit equal to two percent of the estimated cost of construction of lakes, dams or reservoirs pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited with the City Finance Department prior to beginning construction. The fee deposit shall be used to defray charges for inspection or reinspection of lakes, dams or reservoirs constructed pursuant to this chapter on a time basis.

(Ord. 77-71. Passed 6-28-71.)