(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