Subd. 1. Permits. It is unlawful for any person to demolish or cause to be demolished any building or structure without first obtaining a permit therefor from the city.
Subd. 2. Application.
A. Applicant shall apply to the Building Official for a building permit to be used in connection with the demolition of a building and shall pay the fee determined by the Building Official in accordance with the resolution adopted by the Council.
B. Prior to the issuance of such a permit, the applicant shall submit the following:
1. A plan describing the method of demolition and the time table therefor;
2. Either cash, a letter of credit or a bond approved by the City Attorney in an amount to be determined by the Building Official. The amount shall be sufficient to insure that the demolition is completed, the debris removed, the hole, if any, filled in and the ground leveled, and the premises restored to a safe condition after demolition. In addition, the security shall indemnify the city for the compensation paid to any city employee utilized in the demolition, and the cost, if any, of any damage to any street or other public property; and
3. Evidence that adequate liability and worker's compensation coverage is carried by the person who will actually perform the demolition.
C. The Building Official, in his or her discretion, shall grant the permit upon receipt of the items required above. No hearing shall be required prior to the issuance of the permit.