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If the work described in any building permit has not begun within 90 days from the date of issuance thereof or if the work described in any building permit has not been substantially completed within two years of the date of issuance thereof, the permit shall expire and be cancelled by the City Clerk and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected, together with notice that any work as described in the cancelled permit shall not proceed unless and until a new building permit has been obtained; provided, however, times for commencement or completion may be extended by the Planning Commission prior to the expiration of the time periods; and provided further, no building or other structure in the city shall be allowed to remain in an unfinished condition for a period of over six months nor shall any building or other structure in the city be allowed to remain in an unsafe, damaged, or demolished condition for a period of more than 90 days.
(Ord. 724, passed 2-2-2022)
The installation, repair, and replacement of any fireplace or similar device to produce heat by the burning of wood or other solid substance shall require the application and approval of a building permit therefore and shall otherwise be subject to all of the building, electrical, and fire codes of the city.
(Ord. 724, passed 2-2-2022)
A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the City Clerk. The City Council shall have the power and authority to establish permit fees by resolution. Where work for which a permit is required by this chapter is started or proceeded prior to obtaining the permit, the fees as established by the City Council by resolution shall be doubled, but the payment of the double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this chapter in the execution of the work, nor from any other penalties prescribed.
(Ord. 724, passed 2-2-2022)
Whenever a building permit is issued for the erection, alteration, or repair of any building within the city's corporate limits or extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction, if the improvement is $2,500 or more, a duplicate of the permit shall be issued to the County Assessor.
(Neb. RS 18-1743) (Ord. 725, passed 2-2-2022)
VACANT PROPERTIES
Recognizing that vacant commercial and residential buildings (hereinafter referred to as "vacant properties") contribute to blight, discourage economic development, hinder appreciation of property values, endanger public health and safety, attract criminal activity, and create fire hazards, it is the responsibility of property owners to prevent vacant properties from becoming a burden to the neighborhood and community and a threat to the public health, safety and welfare. Maintenance of the public health, safety, and welfare thus requires the city to maintain an accurate registration of all vacant properties. Any fees imposed under a vacant property registration ordinance have the potential to benefit the owners of vacant properties by helping to finance additional government services to protect the value and security of such properties.
(Ord. 730, passed 11-9-2022)
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING. A building with more than 50% of its floor space used for commercial activity. For the purpose of this subchapter, floor space shall be designated as the area on the main or street level of the building. Also for the purpose of this subchapter, commercial activity means having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services), industrial uses, industrial manufacturing, and ancillary business functions.
OWNER OF VACANT PROPERTY. The person or persons shown to be the owner or owners of record on the records of the register of deeds.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. A housing structure or other framework, together with such land on which the dwelling and appurtenant buildings are located, that is used or intended to support occupancy of one or more persons for non-business purposes. This includes, but is not limited to the following: a house, a condominium, a townhouse, an apartment unit or building, or a trailer house.
VACANT. The property has been vacant for 180 days or longer and during such time, has continuously exhibited evidence of vacancy as described in § 150.74.
(Ord. 730, passed 11-9-2022)
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