(a) During the course of the demolition activity, the owner, agent or person in control of the property subject to the demolition shall take steps to ensure the safety of the general public. The proposed steps shall be in compliance with generally accepted building industry safety practices as may be reflected in building codes applicable in the City and State of Ohio and in standards on file in the office of the City Engineer for construction site safety measures.
(b) Following the completion of demolition work, the owner, agent or person in control of the property subject to the demolition activity shall provide for the restoration of the site so as to address safety and nuisance concerns.
(1) All such sites shall be brought to a level or other grade determined to be appropriate by the City's Building Inspector.
(2) All surface irregularities, wells, septic tanks, basements, cellars, sidewalks, vaults or coal chutes remaining after demolition shall be filled with compactible materials consistent with City standards on file in the office of the City Engineer.
(3) The party securing the demolition permit shall provide for the disposal of the debris associated with the demolition and/or rehabilitation work. The debris must be placed in an appropriate container for removal by a private contractor, or another arrangement shall be made for the disposal of the debris on at least a weekly basis. No property owner or permit holder shall permit the non-containerized accumulation of demolition debris on any property in the City for a period in excess of seven calendar days. All debris and material associated with the demolition work must be removed from the property.
(4) All sanitary sewer leads that served the subject demolished building or structure must be effectively plugged with concrete at the property line, or as may be required by the Building Inspector.
(5) As soon as weather permits, the site shall be prepared (including the application of topsoil if necessary to ensure growth), and sod, grass seed or other ground cover material (consistent with the City's standards on file in the office of the City Engineer) shall be installed to address soil erosion control. The Building Inspector may require that straw or mulch material be placed on the site that is seeded to prevent erosion and enhance the likelihood of successful growth.
(Ord. A-2052. Passed 8-26-96.)