A. Construction Permit: No buildings shall hereafter be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered nor shall any work be started upon same until a construction permit for same has been issued by the administrative officer, which permit shall state that the proposed building complies with all provisions of this title. This permit is valid for one year following issuance for single-family, multi-family, commercial and industrial structures. At the end of the one year period, the applicant may purchase a onetime, three (3) month extension on the permit for a fee that will be established from time to time by resolution of the city council.
B. Fees: The administrative officer is directed to issue permits, under this title, for the construction or alteration of residential, commercial or industrial buildings, and to charge fees therefor in such amounts as may be established from time to time by resolution of the city council. Such fees as are required shall be credited to the general fund of the city. Building permits shall be issued without charge, however, to:
1. The United States government or any political subdivision thereof; and
2. The state of Iowa or any political subdivision thereof; and
3. To any religious group for the construction of a church or parochial school. (Ord. 1994-92, 6-14-1994, eff. 6-14-1994)