(a) Application. Application by any person for a demolition permit shall be in the form prescribed by, and filed with, the Mayor as Director of Public Safety. Such application shall describe the demolition to be accomplished and shall designate the manner, method and equipment to be used. Application shall be made by the owner or the contractor employed to conduct such demolition, or the agent of either; unless made by the owner, the applicant shall evidence his or her authority to make application by means of a duly verified affidavit of the owner. The application shall indicate the date upon which demolition is intended to begin and the probable date of completion thereof.
(b) Issuance of permit. Prior to issuance of the permit the Mayor and/or his or her designee shall determine that the proposed method of demolition is in accordance with good engineering practices and that the contractor or owner has the necessary and proper means and equipment to accomplish the demolition in accordance with the manner, method and equipment specified in the application.
(c) Fees.
(1) The fees for a demolition permit shall be at the rate of $10 for residential and $50 for commercial per structure for a four-week period. Beyond the four-week period there shall be an additional charge of $10 for each week until the final inspection certificate can be issued as required by § 1470.09.
(2) No fee shall be required for the demolition or removal of any garage or outbuilding.
(3) Abandonment of water and sanitary sewer service shall be approved by the City of Shelby.
(Ord. 9-2010, passed 6-21-2010; Ord. 42-2011, passed 1-2-2012)