(A) Permits required. It is unlawful to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish any building or structure, or part or portion thereof, including, but not limited to, the plumbing, electrical, ventilating, heating or air conditioning systems therein, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate building or plumbing permit for each such building, structure or mechanical component from the city; provided, however, that no building permit shall be required for an alteration costing less than $300 if no structural alteration of a building is involved. A building permit is required for any retaining wall which exceeds 4 feet in height or is located within 25 feet of any ravine breakline. The property owner or contractor shall submit a site plan indicating the size and location of the retaining wall as well as construction plans for Building Inspector approval prior to construction.
(B) Application. The applicant shall first file an application for a building permit in writing on a form furnished by the city for that purpose. Every application shall contain such information as may be deemed necessary for the proper enforcement of the City Code or other law. An application for a building permit shall also constitute an application for a certificate of occupancy and land use in accordance with Ch. 156.
(C) Issuance. The application (including plans and specifications filed by an applicant) for a permit shall be reviewed by the city. Such plans shall be reviewed by the city for compliance with the laws under its jurisdiction. If the city is satisfied that the work described in the application for a permit and the plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of the City Code and other pertinent laws, and the fee has been paid, it shall issue a permit to the applicant. Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified, or altered without authorization from the city, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans. A permit may be issued for the construction of part of the building or structure before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have been submitted or approved provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of the City Code and other laws. The holder of such permit shall proceed at his own risk without assurance that the permit for the entire building or structure will be granted.
(D) Expiration. Every residential remodeling building permit shall expire if the exterior work authorized by such permit is not completed within 180 days following the issuance of the permit. Every new residential construction building permit shall expire if the exterior work authorized by such building permit is not completed within 365 days following the issuance of the permit. Before such work can be resumed, a new permit shall be obtained. The fee shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work. For both residential remodeling and new residential construction projects, administrative building permit extensions of up to 60 days may be granted for projects which can demonstrate hardship as a result of inclement weather, material shortages or such other events that may reasonably be deemed an exigent circumstance.
(E) Suspension or revocation. The city may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit whenever the permit is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information, supplied by the applicant, or in violation of any provision of the City Code or other law.
(F) Plan review. The Zoning Administrator or Building Official shall have the ability to review an application for a building or sign permit for a period of 14 calendar days after an application is made to ensure compliance with all applicable ordinances and building codes.
(G) Survey drawing. For every new residential, commercial or industrial building constructed, a survey drawing prepared by a licensed surveyor showing the location of all buildings, parking areas, and storm water detention areas shall be submitted as part of the building permit application process.
(1975 Code, § 4.03) (Am. Ord. 219, passed 6-3-2002; Am. Ord. 34, 4th Series, passed 1-18-11; Am. Ord. 86, 4th Series, passed 4-3-2017) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Completion of exterior work; municipal enforcement, see M.S. § 326B.121.