(A) Permit. No person shall construct, add to nor improve any Class A construction within the corporate limits of the municipality without first obtaining a permit from the Building Inspector duly authorized to issue the same.
(B) Application for permits for additions and/or improvements. Applicants for permits for additions to and/or improvements of Class A construction shall file with the Building Inspector a sworn application, in writing, in duplicate, on the appropriate application form to be furnished by the Building Inspector, and the application shall include, but not by way of limitation, the following information:
(1) Name, address and description of the applicant and owner.
(2) Plans and specifications for the addition and/or improvement for which the permit is sought.
(C) Application for permits for new construction. Applicants for permits for construction of new Class A construction shall file with the Building Inspector a sworn application, in writing, in duplicate, on the appropriate application form to be furnished by the Building Inspector, and the application shall include, but not by way of limitation, the following information:
(1) Name, address and description of the applicant and owner.
(2) Legal description of the parcel of real estate for which the permit is sought.
(3) Plans and specifications for the construction for which the permit is sought.
(4) Location of driveway entrances and exits to the premises in question.
(5) Location of gas, electric and water utilities to serve the parcel in question.
(6) Location of fire hydrant serving parcel in question.
(7) All applications for Class A construction shall be accompanied by a plot plan indicating a field survey by a registered surveyor of the site upon which the structure is to be placed and the improvement made. Such survey shall show, in addition to the actual shape and dimensions of the parcel of land on which the structure is to be built, the exact size and location of all existing buildings, proposed buildings (including protrusions such as porches, chimneys, bay windows, carports and similar protrusions), and the improvements and additions shall show the dimensions and distances to all lot lines and the intended use of each structure and such other pertinent information as is necessary to determine compliance with the Planning and Zoning Code and safety regulations. Survey points shall be maintained and be accessible at all times during the construction period and in addition, the plot plans shall include and indicate location of all driveways, parking areas, gas, water and electric utilities, septic tanks and sewage systems required to serve the improvements and the location of the nearest fire hydrant.
(D) Investigation; refusal or issuance of permit.
(1) Upon receipt of the application, the original shall be referred to the Building Inspector, who shall make an investigation of the plans and specifications, on-site inspection, and review the plans and specifications for conformity to the Building Code.
(2) If, as a result of the review of the application by the Building Inspector, the plans and specifications and on-site inspection show the proposed construction to be in compliance with the Building Code, the application shall be submitted to the Municipal Engineer for approval of the driveway locations, exits and entrances to the premises, location of gas, electric and water utilities to serve the proposed construction, location of fire hydrant to insure fire protection as outlined in the state fire regulations and consideration of the proposed plat contour in relation to site construction, safety and effect of soil stability to adjoining parcels. In addition, the following requirements must be met:
(a) There shall be a fire hydrant, capable of providing adequate flow of water for fire safety not further than 500 feet over established roads and driveways from any new principal dwelling hereafter constructed or any building undergoing substantial improvement. “Substantial Improvement” shall be interpreted as defined in § 151.09 of this code of ordinances. There shall be unobstructed access for fire apparatus and equipment between the fire hydrant and the principal building, which in the opinion of the Fire Inspector permits the laying of hose and provides access in accordance with the standard practice of the Fire Department.
(b) Any new fire hydrant constructed to meet the requirements of division (D)(2)(a) of this section shall be connected to the village water supply company. The construction of the hydrant shall meet all requirements of the water supply company and the Fire Department. The placement of the fire hydrant shall be on the public right-of-way. If the distance from the principal building requires placement of the fire hydrant on private property, an easement shall be granted to both the village water supply company and the village for access to the fire hydrant and the water supply line serving it.
(c) The Building Inspector shall not issue a building permit for any new dwelling not complying with divisions (D)(2)(a) and (D)(2)(b) of this section. No construction of any sort may commence until these requirements are met.
(d) The cost of construction of any fire hydrant that must be constructed to insure compliance with divisions (D)(3)(a) and (D)(2)(b) of this section shall be borne by the persons seeking the building permit.
(3) The Municipal Engineer shall make his or her report of approval or rejection of the application to the Building Inspector with the reasons for the rejection, if any. Upon the approval of the Municipal Engineer and the Building Inspector, the permit shall be issued. In the event that the application is rejected, a copy of the application, together with a copy of the written reasons for rejection, shall be returned to the applicant.
(4) The Building Inspector's approval of an application shall not be valid unless it includes the review and approval of the Municipal Engineer. Failure of the Building Inspector to notify the applicant within 21 calendar days of the submission of the application for construction, improvement and/or addition to Class A construction shall be deemed automatic approval of the application as submitted and the permit shall be issued.
(`76 Code, § 1321.02) (Ord. 14-1973, passed 6-24-73; Am. Ord. 27-1979, passed 12-11-79; Am. Ord. 9-1-1996, passed 11-12-96; Am. Ord. 8-2-1997, passed 10-14-97)