(A) Scope. From and after the effective date of this chapter, it shall be unlawful to proceed with construction, repairs that affect the structural integrity of a building, enlargement, demolition, removal, or change in use any building or structure, or part thereof, without obtaining a building permit.
(B) Application. Request for a building permit shall be filed with the building official on an official application form. Each application for a permit shall be accompanied by a site and floor plan drawn to scale showing dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the size and location of all principal and accessory buildings and parking areas, and additional information deemed necessary for the proper review and enforcement of this chapter and any other applicable building codes. The fee for a building permit shall be based upon a fee schedule approved by the City Council.
(C) Issuance of permit. The building official shall issue the building permit only when the plans comply with this chapter and other applicable city ordinances. The project covered by the building permit shall be completed within a year or it will be declared incomplete and will require application for another permit. The applicant will be fined if he or she is in violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 134/94, passed 3-24-94) Penalty, see § 10.99