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(A) The Building Inspector or his or her authorized representative shall receive all applications required to be submitted to him or her; make or cause to be made all inspections required to be made by him or her; and issue all permits and certificates required to be issued by him or her by the codified ordinances or by any technical code adopted by this Building Code. He or she shall examine premises for which permits have been issued and make necessary inspections to see that the provisions of law are complied with and that construction and other work is prosecuted safely. He or she shall enforce all provisions of the technical codes. He or she shall, when requested by proper authority, or when the public interest so requires, make investigations in connection with matters referred to in the technical codes and render written reports thereon. To enforce compliance with law, to remove illegal or unsafe conditions, to secure the necessary safeguards during construction, or to require adequate exit facilities in buildings and structures, he or she shall issue such notices or orders as may be necessary.
(B) Inspections required under the provisions of the technical codes shall be made by the Building Inspector or his or her duly authorized agents. The Building Inspector may accept reports of inspectors of recognized inspection services, after investigation of their qualifications and reliability. No certificate called for by any provision of any technical code shall be issued on such reports unless they are in writing and certified to by a responsible officer of such service.
(C) The Building Inspector shall keep comprehensive records of applications, of permits issued, of certificates issued, of inspections made, of reports rendered and of notices or orders issued. He or she shall retain on file copies of required plans and all documents relating to building work so long as any part of the building or structure to which they relate may be in existence.
(D) All such records shall be open to public inspection for good and sufficient reasons at the stated office hours, but shall not be removed from the office of the Building Inspector without his or her written consent.
(E) The Building Inspector shall make written reports to his or her immediate superior once each month, or more often if requested, including statements of permits and certificates issued, and orders promulgated.
(Prior Code, § 1705.02)
Any person violating any provision of this chapter, including the technical codes which constitute part of this chapter, shall, in addition to either or both any fine or imprisonment which may be adjudged by reason of such violation, be liable to the city for any costs or expenses incurred by reason of such violation or by reason of abatement of any nuisance or hazard thereby created or by reason of rectifying any condition on any premises found to be in violation of this chapter. Any liability so incurred shall be enforceable in the same manner as the collection of other debts and taxes due the city.
(Prior Code, § 1705.04)
(A) In every case where a building permit is required, such permit shall provide that all rubbish, waste materials and substances, debris and litter shall be disposed of or removed from the premises upon the substantial completion of such work. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION, for the purpose of this section, is defined to mean 90% of the actual work to be done and performed as contemplated by the valuation set forth in the building permit.
(B) To secure compliance herewith, such applicant for a building permit shall post with the Building Official a cash bond in the form of a cashier or certified check payable to the city in an amount not greater than 10% of the amount designated on the building permit submitted to the Building Inspector relative to the work to be performed thereunder, the amount assessed hereunder to be determined by the reasonable discretion of the Building Inspector.
(C) After the work has been completed and all rubbish, waste materials and substances, debris and other litter have been satisfactorily disposed of or removed from the premises, the certified or cashier check shall be returned to the holder of the permit; however, should the holder of the permit fail to comply with the provisions hereof and fail to remove all rubbish, waste materials and substances, debris and other litter so as to leave the premises clear thereof, then the Mayor or City Recorder may, upon recommendation of the Building Inspector, order such bond forfeited and such certified or cashier check cashed by the City Recorder, and shall direct and order that such premises be cleared of any rubbish, waste materials and substances, debris or other litter and the cost thereof to be paid out of such fund so provided. After deducting the cost of any removal and other expenses related thereto to the city, the remainder of any of the money shall be returned to the holder of the permit.
(Prior Code, § 1705.05) (Ord. 79-6, passed 7-17-1979)
The following permit fees shall be collected by the Building Inspector prior to the issuance of a building permit for any construction within the city.
(A) Permit fees.
Total Valuation | Fee |
Total Valuation | Fee |
$100 and less | No fee, unless inspection required, in which case a $10 fee for each inspection shall be charged. |
$101 to $2,000 | $10 per thousand or fraction thereof. |
$2,001 to $15,000 | $18 for the first $2,000 plus $6 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $15,000. |
$15,001 to $50,000 | $101 for the first $15,000 plus $5 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000. |
$50,001 to $100,000 | $271 for the first $50,000 plus $4 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000. |
$100,001 to $500,000 | $471 for the first $100,000 plus $3 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000. |
$500,001 and up | $1,671 for the first $500,000 plus $2 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. |
(B) Moving of buildings or structures. For the moving of any building or structure, the fee shall be $100.
(C) Demolition of buildings or structures. For the demolition of any building or structure, the fee shall be $50.
(D) Double fees. Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining the required permit, the fees herein specified shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
(E) Plan-checking fee. When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds $1,000 and a plan is required to be submitted by the city, a plan-checking fee shall be paid to the Building Inspector at the time of submitting plans and specifications for checking. Such plan-checking fee shall be equal to one-half of the building permit fee as hereinabove set forth.
(Prior Code, § 1705.06) (Ord. 01-06, passed 4-3-2001)
The City Building Department Administrative Manual, attached to Ordinance 91-8, shall be adopted and the Building Department shall hereby enforce the State Building Code as provided for in W. Va. Code 15A-11-5, as amended.
(Prior Code, § 1705.07) (Ord. 91-8, passed 8-20-1991)
EROSION PREVENTION
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CAPITOL CONSERVATION DISTRICT. The subdivision of the state created and organized to include Kanawha County pursuant to the provisions of the Soil Conservation Districts Law of West Virginia, being W. Va. Code Art. 19- 21A.
CUT or EXCAVATION. A portion of land surface or area from which earth has been removed will be removed by excavation: the depth below original ground surface to excavated surface.
DIVERSION. A channel with or without a supporting ridge on the lower side constructed across or at the bottom of a slope.
EROSION. The wearing away of the land surface by action of wind, water or gravity.
EXISTING GRADE. The vertical location of the ground surface prior to cutting or filling.
FILL. A human-made deposit of soil, rock or other material.
FINISHED GRADE. The final grade or elevation of the ground surface conforming to the proposed design.
GRADING. Any stripping, cutting, filling, stockpiling or any combination thereof, and includes the land in its cut or filled condition.
GRADING PERMIT. A permit issued to authorize work performed under this subchapter.
GRASSED WATERWAY. A natural or constructed waterway, usually broad and shallow, covered with erosion-resistant grasses, used to conduct surface water from a field, diversion or other feature.
MULCHING. The application of plant or other suitable materials on the soil surface to conserve moisture, hold soil in place and aid in establishing plant cover.
PERMANENT COVER. Perennial seedlings and plants used as a permanent cover for critical areas to minimize soil erosion.
PERMITTEE. Any person to whom a permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.
PERSON. A firm, partnership, association, bodies politic or corporate, or any other body acting as a unit, as well as an individual.
SEDIMENT. Solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension, is being transported or has been moved from its site of origin, by air, water or gravity byproduct of erosion.
SEDIMENT BASIN. A barrier or dam built across a drain or waterway or at another suitable location to retain rock, sand, gravel, silt or other material.
SEDIMENT POOL. The reservoir space allotted to the accumulation of submerged sediment during the life of the structure.
SITE. Any plot or parcel of land or combination of contiguous lots or parcels or land where grading is performed or permitted.
SLOPE. The degree of deviation of feet surface from the horizontal plane, usually expressed in percent or degree.
SOIL. All unconsolidated mineral and organic material of whatever origin that overlies bedrock which can be readily excavated.
STRIPPING. Any activity which removes or significantly disturbs the vegetative surface cover, including clearing and grubbing operations.
TEMPORARY COVER. Straw, hay, mulch or annual seedlings used for critical areas to minimize soil erosion for no more than one season.
WESTERN CONSERVATION DISTRICT. The subdivision of the state created and organized to include Putnam County pursuant to the provisions of the “Soil Conservation Districts Law of West Virginia”.
(Ord. 04-05, passed - -)
No person shall do or cause to be done any grading, stripping or cutting upon any site within the city unless and until he or she has obtained a grading permit approved by the Building Inspector; however, no grading permit shall be required for the tilling or cultivating of any plot of ground within the city for the purpose of growing flowers, vegetables or other plants.
(Ord. 04-05, passed - -) Penalty, see § 151.99
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