For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“CONTRACTOR.”
(1) Any person, partnership, corporation or other business entity engaged in the business of constructing, altering or repairing buildings or other structures or lots and all trades and crafts associated with such work, including but not restricted to, general building contractors, excavating contractors, carpentry contractors, hearing, air conditioning, ventilating, mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors and “subscontractor” as defined below.
(a) Any person whose construction, repair or alteration of a building or structure within the corporate limits of the village, for which a building permit is required, is presumed to be a “CONTRACTOR” and must be licensed and insured hereunder unless not required by other village, county or state laws.
(b) Any person, partnership, corporation or other business entity who engages in any construction work shall not be considered a “CONTRACTOR” for purposes of this subchapter where such work is performed for no compensation.
(c) Any landowner who employs workers paid an hourly rate is not considered a “CONTRACTOR.” Employees of this type must be licensed or registered by the state as determined by the work performed. A landowner under this subsection must not employ more than five employees and must not engage in more than three trades.
“GENERAL CONTRACTOR/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.” Not employing full-time tradesmen and using subcontractors to complete construction. A “GENERAL CONTRACTOR/
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER” shall pay a fee of $200 and all subcontractors working on that project shall be required to register and pay the subcontractor’s fee of $100. A contractor with no employees is considered a “GENERAL CONTRACTOR/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.”
“SUBCONTRACTOR.” A contractor who performs only the type of work that is classified as a specific trade, such as but not limited to: carpentry, roofing, electrical.
(Ord. 84-0-050, passed 11-27-84; Am. Ord. 2023-O-008, passed 2-21-23)