(A) Any person desiring to commence or proceed to erect, construct, repair, enlarge, demolish, or relocate any building or dwelling, or cause the same to be done, shall file with the Municipal Clerk/Treasurer an application for a building permit. The application shall be in writing on a form to be furnished by the Municipal Clerk/Treasurer for that purpose. Every such application shall set forth the legal description of the land upon which the construction or relocation is to take place, the nature of the use or occupancy, the principal dimensions, the estimated cost, the names of the owner, architect, and contractor, and such other information as may be requested thereon. The application, plans, and specifications so filed with the Municipal Clerk/Treasurer shall be checked and examined by the City Council, and if they are found to be in conformity with the requirements of this chapter and all other ordinances applicable thereto, the City Council shall authorize the Municipal Clerk/Treasurer to issue the applicant a permit. Whenever there is a discrepancy between permit application procedures contained herein and those contained in any building code adopted by reference, the provisions contained herein shall govern. At the sole discretion of the City Council, the city has the right to request a survey of the property upon which the construction or relocation is to take place. Survey will be at the owner's expense.
(B) Permit fee:
Estimated Cost of Construction | Fee |
Zero to $1,000 | Minimum fee: $20 |
Each additional $1,000 | $2.50, up to a maximum of $250 |
(`77 Code, § 9-201) (Am. Ord. 299, passed 11-21-77; Am. Ord. 2000-O-017, passed 9-26-00) Penalty, see § 10.99