(A) A demolition permit shall be obtained from the City Manager or designated agent prior to the destruction and removal of a building or structure where the area demolished exceeds 60% of the gross floor area or 60% of the market value of the building or structure. A permit shall not be required for one story accessory structures less than 200 square feet in area.
(B) Each permit application shall contain, at a minimum:
(1) A site plan indicating the vicinity of the property, the location of the building proposed for demolition, the names of adjacent property owners and the location of buildings on those lots, the location of all utilities, the location of all dumpsters and equipment storage areas and the location of signs and fencing to minimize any attractive nuisance created by the demolition and to protect the public;
(2) A narrative statement or completed application indicating the name of the owner and/or demolition contractor, estimated time for removal and clean-up, verification of the disconnection of utilities and commitment to the proper disposal of all demolition debris;
(3) A performance bond, letter of credit, cash deposit or other surety in a form and amount determined sufficient by the City Manager, or his or her agent, in favor of the owner and/or the city guaranteeing the workpersonlike completion of the demolition but not less than $5,000 for a structure not exceeding 2,500 square feet in gross floor area and not exceeding two stories in height, $10,000 for a structure exceeding 2,500 square feet in gross floor area and not exceeding two stories in height and $20,000 for structures greater than two stories in height regardless of gross floor area. The City Manager may require surety amounts greater than the stated minimums or upon initial application review of the scope of work of a project reduce or waive minimum requirements;
(4) Liability insurance policy or certificate covering the owner or contractor in an amount not less than $300,000 for the protection of adjacent property owners, the general public and the city; and
(5) Any other information, conditions or attachments deemed necessary by the City Manager or designated agent for permit administration and in keeping with public health, safety and welfare or the unnecessary expenditure of public funds.
(C) A permit fee shall be paid prior to issuance of the demolition permit in the sum of $50 for residential structures and $100 for commercial, nonresidential or mixed uses or in an amount as otherwise established by separate City Council ordinance.
(D) The permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed 30 days and may be renewed by the City Manager or designated agent at no additional cost so long as demolition is actively pursued and all other requirements maintained. Upon investigation and notification to the owner and/or contractor of failure to comply with any requirement, condition or attachment to a permit approval, the permit shall be voided and all activity cease until the deficiency is corrected and the permit is revalidated.
(Prior Code, § 9.15.01.10)