(A) To obtain a building permit the applicant shall first file an application, in writing, on a form promulgated by the city. An application shall:
(1) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit;
(2) Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be performed by plat reference, if then platted, or by surveyed tract and street address, or, as necessary, any similar description that is reasonably acceptable to the Building Official which will adequately identify and definitely locate the proposed site;
(3) State the proposed use and occupancy of all parts of any building(s);
(4) Present plans and specifications for all new or modified improvements as specified by application requirements;
(5) Indicate the location of all driveways or access points from the proposed building site to any public street, road or alley;
(6) Be signed by the permittee, or an authorized agent, who may be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority; and
(7) Give such other information as reasonably may be required for review for compliance with this chapter as determined by the Building Official.
(B) Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this chapter and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the building, street address and/or metes and bounds of the work and the name and address of the owner of the property and person(s) who prepared the plans and specifications. Plans shall include a plot plan showing the location of any proposed building or location of construction activity, including all structures, parking lots, driveways and any other improvements, and of every existing building or construction on the property.
(C) Computations, stress diagrams and other supporting data sufficient to show the correctness of the plans, shall be submitted when required by the Building Official.
(D) Demolition application. To obtain a demolition permit the applicant shall file an application, in writing, on a city approved demolition permit application. Every such application shall:
(1) For structures in a district zoned other than residential and formerly used for a purpose other than residential, provide an asbestos survey of any structure or part thereof proposed to
be demolished;
(2) Provide a site plan showing the location of the structure to be demolished and the location and size of structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot.
(3) Identify the extent of the demolition of the building;
(4) Indicate the purpose for the proposed demolition;
(5) Provide a written approval from the building owner, if different from the applicant;
(6) Provide pictures of the building elevations in its current state, if more than 50% of the building is to be removed;
(7) Prior to approval, provide a tax certificate showing no delinquent taxes if more than 75% of the building is to be removed.