The demolition of any building shall require a permit which has been reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department. Nothing within this chapter shall limit the authority of the Director of Community and Economic Development to order a building or structure demolished in a life or health threatening emergency situation.
(Ord. 90-26, passed; Am. Ord. 02-53, passed 12-18-02; Am. Ord. 06-19, passed 10-10-06; Am. Ord. 22-24, passed 8-23-22) Penalty, see § 153.99
(A) In order to obtain a building demolition permit for the demolition of any building, a permit form must be completed and submitted to the Community Development Department. The building demolition permit application must include the following information:
(1) Location of property.
(2) Plat of survey for the property.
(3) Information as to the need for the demolition of building.
(4) Plans and specifications for any new structure or for site restoration, as follows:
(a) If the application includes demolition of a principal structure, the application shall include building plans and specifications prepared in compliance with the city's building code for any new structure to be built on the property.
(b) If commencement of construction of a new structure is not planned to occur within 60 days after completion of demolitions, or if excavation of any type is involved in the demolition, the application shall include a detailed site restoration plan depicting all work required to restore the subject property to a safe, clean condition within 60 days after completion of demolition, and until construction of a new structure has been commenced. Such site restoration shall include, without limitation, backfilling of any excavation, grading, seeding, fencing and storm water management. Consideration will be given by the Director of Community and Economic Development as to the timing and appropriateness of seeding depending upon seasonal conditions.
(5) Owner names and addresses of adjacent properties.
(6) A tree preservation plan for the property. Such a plan must identify all trees with a five inch diameter trunk or larger located on the property. The plan must also identify any trees which would be removed as part of the re-use of the property, and their replacement with trees of similar species and with a minimum of five inch diameter trunk.
(B) Demolition permit applications for structures other than a building must be submitted to the Community Development Department. Demolition permit applications for accessory structures such as a garage or shed must be submitted along with a plat of survey for the property. Demolition permit applications for interior demolition must include a description of the demolition work and a floor plan identifying the location of the demolition. Permits for structures other than a building shall not be subject to the procedures identified in § 153.03.
(Ord. 90-26, passed 11-13-90; Am. Ord. 06-19, passed 10-10-06; Am. Ord. 22-24, passed 8-23-22) Penalty, see § 153.99
(A) The Community Development Department will be responsible for the processing and review of the building demolition permit application. As part of the review process, an inspection of the property may be performed by the Community Development Department to determine the condition of the property to be demolished.
(B) Upon receipt of a building demolition permit application, the Community Development Department shall notify the real estate property taxpayers of the properties immediately adjacent to the property which is the subject of the demolition through the U.S. mail. A general notification sign shall be placed on the subject property by the permit applicant. For commercial properties, such sign shall be erected within ten feet of each public road or right-of-way line abutting the property. If no public road or right-of-way abuts the property, a sign shall be placed in the position on the property where the public can most readily see it or, if permission can be obtained from the owner of an adjacent property, within ten feet of the right-of way line of the nearest most-traveled road. For residential properties, the sign shall be located within ten feet of at least one public road or right-of- way line abutting the property. Adjacent property owners and other members of the public may thereafter provide written comments or objections regarding the demolition permit application to the Community Development Department.
(C) The Community Development Department will either issue a building demolition permit for the demolition according to the provisions of this section, or prepare a written report denying the issuance of a building demolition permit. A copy of the report will be provided to the applicant, and to any person who has requested to review the report pursuant to §§ 30.01 et seq. of this code (Freedom of Information).
(D) Any building demolition permit approved by the Community Development Department shall not be issued until 15 days after notification to the adjacent property taxpayers as detailed in division (B) herein.
(E) The demolition of a building may also be processed as part of an annexation, subdivision, zoning, or special use permit application. Any such application which includes the proposed demolition of a building must include their permit application referenced in § 153.02.
(Ord. 90-26, passed 11-13-90; Am. Ord. 98-23, passed 9-22-98; Am. Ord. 01-55, passed 3-26-02; Am. Ord. 03-48, passed 1-27-04; Am. Ord. 06-19, passed 10-10-06; Am. Ord. 22-24, passed 8-23-22)
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