(A) Permits required. It is unlawful for any person to commence excavation for or construction of any building or structure, or moving of an existing building without first obtaining a permit from the Chief Inspector. No permit shall be issued for the construction, alteration, or remodeling of any building or structure until an application has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter showing that the construction proposed is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with any building regulations. A permit shall be issued after the receipt of the application if it is found that the proposed construction, alteration, or remodeling of any building or structure is in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(1) No plumbing, electrical, drainage, or other permit shall be issued until the Chief Inspector has determined that the plans and designated use indicate that the structure and premises, if constructed as planned and proposed, will conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(2) ALTERATION or REPAIR of an existing building or structure includes any changes in structural members, stairways, basic construction; type, kind or class of occupancy; light or ventilation; means of egress and ingress; or any other changes not involving any of the aforesaid provisions.
(B) Permits for new use of land. A permit shall be obtained for the new use of land, whether presently vacant or a change in land use is proposed.
(C) Permits for new use of buildings or structures. An occupancy permit shall also be obtained for any change in use of an existing building or structure to a different class or type. (See also § 153.108 regarding change of use of a nonconforming use.)
(D) Notification for final inspection. The recipient of any permit for the construction, erection, alteration, repair or moving of any building, structure or part thereof shall notify the Chief Inspector immediately upon completion of the work authorized by such permit for a final inspection.
(Prior Code, § 153.592) (Ord. D-1418, § 2603, passed 11-22-1982, effective 1-21-1983) Penalty, see § 153.999