(a) For the purposes of this Code, demolition activities conducted as part of the construction of an addition to an existing structure, a substantial renovation of an existing structure, or the construction of an entirely new structure, shall be considered new construction projects. Such demolition activities shall fall under the scope of work of the commercial or residential building permit that authorizes the construction of the new structure, provided that one of the following conditions applies:
(1) Less than fifteen percent of the existing structure is to be demolished in this manner, and the existing structure is less than 250,000 square feet in area (taking outside dimensions);
(2) Less than twenty-five percent of the existing structure is to be demolished in this manner, and the existing structure is greater than 250,001 square feet but less than 500,000 square feet in area (taking outside dimensions); and
(3) Less than thirty-five percent of the existing structure is to be demolished in this manner, and the existing structure is greater than 500,001 square feet in area (taking outside dimensions).
(b) Permits approved under this provision shall not be subject to Section 1286.03(a) or (b). All demolition activities associated with new construction must still comply with the reporting and asbestos containing materials processing requirements of Section 1286.03(c) even if the permit itself is for the new construction.
(c) Projects for which demolition is proposed, but which do not meet the criteria of subsection (a) hereof shall require a demolition permit.
(d) For the purposes of permits issued under subsection (a) hereof, the date on which work is considered to have commenced shall be the date on which demolition begins on the site, and all work (including both demolition and new construction) shall be completed in a manner and within the timeframe provided for by law, subject to such extensions or allowances as would typically be available for a permit of that type.
(Ord. 2012-26. Passed 5-24-12.)