(A) Permits Required: No person, firm or corporation shall demolish any building or structure in the City without first obtaining a separate demolition permit for each such building or structure from the building official.
(B) Application: To obtain a demolition permit the applicant must complete and submit a written application with the Building Division. The demolition application shall:
1. Indicate if the building or structure is within a Historic District or is identified as a historic building or structure. If the building or structure falls into this category, an application for a site plan review is required by section 10-4-10 of this Code and must be filed and fees paid.
2. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which the application is made.
3. Describe the land on which the demolition work is to be done by the lot, block, tract, assessor's parcel, number and house and street address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed work.
4. Indicate the use and/or occupancy of the building or structure.
5. Include a hazardous materials statement.
6. Be accompanied by photographs of each building or structure to be demolished.
7. Be signed by the owner or his authorized agent, who may be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority.
8. Give such other information as reasonably may be required by the building official.
9. To hold the City free and harmless for liability and indemnify the City from any loss or damage.
(C) Demolition Permits: The application and plans filed by the applicant shall be reviewed by the building official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the City to assure compliance with ordinances and laws under their jurisdiction. When a site plan has been approved, the work described in the demolition application for the permit shall contain any conditions of the approved site plan. The demolition work shall also be in accordance with other pertinent ordinances and laws. Fees shall be paid as set by resolution of the City Council and insurance and bonds as specified below, shall be provided in order that a permit may be issued.
1. A cash bond, assigned deposit or performance bond of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to provide for damage to City property or utilities.
2. A liability and property damage insurance policy of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).
3. A cash bond, assignment deposit or performance bond based on the estimated cost of the work to complete the demolition plus ten percent (10%). All performance bonds and insurance policies must be approved by the City Attorney as to form and legal requirements. (Ord. 1469, 7-24-1990)