(A) No person, partnership, business, or corporation shall undertake or cause to be undertaken, the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, alteration, or relocation of any building or structure, including electrical upgrading, unless an approved building permit has been obtained from the Building Department.
(B) The following structures are exempt and are not subject to inspection by the city: Group U (utility) one story detached structures, playhouses, storage sheds, and similar uses comprising an area of not more than 200 square feet, which have no plumbing or electrical connections and are used only for residential storage purposes. (Examples include sheds that are for the residential storage of lawnmowers, tools, bicycles, or furniture.) Not included in this exception are those utility structures and storage sheds which have plumbing or electrical connections, are a nonresidential use, or are for the storage of explosives or other hazardous or explosive materials.
(C) A building permit shall not be required for routine maintenance to existing buildings or structures, provided that no structural changes, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical modifications are involved. All work done in this category will be performed by the single-family residence owner or with the assistance of a relative. Any individual found in violation, employing a contractor or subcontractor, or hiring or using non-licensed contractor help shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500. A repeat offense shall mean a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000.
(Prior Code, § 1705.14)
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