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(a) A building permit shall be obtained from the Building Director or his staff before proceeding with any excavation for, or the construction, alteration, repair, moving or demolition of, any building or appurtenant structure.
(b) A separate permit shall be obtained for construction, alteration and repair work, signs, electrical work, plumbing work, heating appliances and any other equipment installation that is regulated by this Building Code.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
When required by the Building Director, three (3) or more copies of plans, with specifications either on drawings or as a separate document, shall accompany each application. Each application for a building permit for a new dwelling or alteration amounting to twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the value of a building, as determined in Section 1301.20, shall be accompanied by three (3) sets of plans and specifications. The plans shall include:
(a) Dwellings.
(1) Site plan, showing location on premises; minimum scale: 1" = 25'
(2) Foundation and/or basement plans: 1/4" = 1'
(3) Floor plan of each other level: 1/4" = 1'
(4) Front, rear and side elevations: 1/4" = 1'
(b) All Other Construction.
(1) Site plan, showing location on premises; minimum scale: 1" = 50'
(2) Grading plan showing existing and proposed elevations 1"=20' for plotted subdivisions. Plans must be stamped by a licensed engineer or surveyor, and submitted in a minimum 11" x 17" paper or blue print indicating all structures, including decorative or retention walls to be constructed thereon.
(3) Foundation and/or basement plans: 1/4" = 1'
(4) Floor plan of each other level: 1/4" - 1'
(5) Front, rear and side elevations: 1/4" = 1'
(6) Drainage plans as required by the Building Director.
(c) Information Required. Sufficient details to show method of assembly and construction. The above documents shall contain sufficient information to show that the proposed work will conform to the provisions of this Building Code and all other applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Each set of plans and specifications shall give the address of the project, name and address and telephone number of the owner, and of the person who prepared them.
(d) Site Restoration Plans. Complete site restoration, improvement and landscaping plans.
(e) Estimated Completion Time. The application shall indicate an estimated completion time.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
Sufficient data to show the adequacy of the design shall be submitted when required by the Building Director. He may, as allowed by law, require and accept an affidavit from a registered architect or registered professional engineer, stating that the design conforms to the provisions of this Building Code.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
The owner or designated agent shall provide copies of the following before a permit is issued for a new home or structure requiring such:
(a) A water permit issued by the City Service Department or a well permit issued by the Portage County Health Department.
(b) A sewer permit issued by the Portage County Water Resources Department or a septic permit issued by the Portage County Health Department.
(c) Streetsboro Planning Commission approval, as required.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
(a) Approval. If the Building Director is satisfied that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans and specifications filed therewith conform to and comply with the requirements of the Building Code, the Zoning Code, and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and upon payment of the required fee, he shall issue or authorize the issuance of a permit.
(b) Disapproval. If the application for a permit and the plans and specifications filed therewith describe work which does not conform to the requirements of this Building Code or other pertinent laws or ordinances, or does not contain sufficient information, the Director shall not issue a permit but shall return the plans and specifications to the applicant with his refusal to issue such permit. The Director shall give in writing such reasons for rejection.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
A permit issued shall be construed to be a license to proceed with the work. It shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel, alter or set aside modify, or alter any of the provisions of this Building Code or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, nor shall such issuance of a permit prevent the Building Director from thereafter requiring a correction of errors in plans or in construction or of violations of this Building Code or of other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations. The Director shall not incur any personal liability or expense upon the City nor shall the Director or the City be stopped to enforce this Building Code or the Zoning Code, or be deemed to have waived any defects or violations of law by virtue of his prior approval of any plan or specification later determined by him or any other authority to be in contravention of this Building Code or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
When the permit is issued, the Building Director shall endorse in writing or stamp on all sets of plans and specifications, "Approved", with date and signature. Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered in any manner without authorization from the Director, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. One (1) set of approved plans and specifications shall be retained by the Director. One (1) approved set shall be kept at the site of work at all times while the work is in progress and shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by the Director or his authorized representatives. The approval of the plans and specifications shall not be deemed an approval or variance from any required code, statute or regulation.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
(a) The approval of plans or drawings and specifications or data pursuant to this section may be revoked if construction, erection, alteration, or other work upon the building has not commenced within twelve (12) months of the approval of the plans or drawings and specifications. One (1) extension shall be granted for an additional twelve (12) month period if requested by the owner at least ten (10) days in advance of the expiration of the permit and upon payment of a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00). If in the course of construction, work is delayed or suspended for more than six (6) months, the approval of plans or drawings and specifications or data is shall be deemed revoked. Two (2) extensions shall be granted for six (6) months each if requested by the owner at least ten (10) days in advance of the expiration of the permit and upon payment of a fee for each extension of one hundred dollars ($100.00). Before any work may continue on the construction, erection, alteration or equipment of any building for which the approval is invalid, the owner of the building shall resubmit the plans or drawings and specifications for approval pursuant to this section.
(b) Upon issuing a building permit, the Director shall fix the reasonable time necessary to complete the building work, taking into consideration the time for completion estimated by the applicant, the nature of the work, and the effect of seasonal and weather conditions.
(c) Upon completion of the building work in accordance with the plans, the owner, builder or his representative shall request a final inspection by the Building Department. No building shall be used or occupied until completion, in accordance with the plans, has been approved by the Building Department and a certificate of occupancy has been issued..
(d) Every new one, two and three family dwelling shall require a certificate of occupancy.
(e) Every building shall be completed in accordance with the plans within the time fixed by the Director on the building permit, and failure to so complete shall constitute a violation of this Building Code. Upon application, the Director may extend the completion date for delays caused by conditions beyond the control of the owner or builder or for other good and sufficient reasons.
(f) Within six (6) weeks after the date originally fixed by the Director for the completion of the building, the property shall be finish graded and seeded or sodded with quality grass, seed or sod in accordance with the site improvement plans, submitted with the application for a building permit and shall be continuously maintained thereafter. If the completion date occurs between November 1, and April 1, the date for completing this aspect of the code shall be May 15th.
(g) The issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be deemed a warranty or certification by the City the building or structure conforms to all required codes in all respects and the City shall not thereby be stopped to compel removal of code violations discovered after the date of the Certificate of Occupancy.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
All houses utilizing City water service must have remote metering devices installed, the curb boxes adjusted to final grade and checked for operation. The Service Department will forward a written approval to the Building Department.
(Ord. 1999-02. Passed 1-11-99.)
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