The following procedures have been established for the proper administration of the demolition process.
(a) Permit Application: All applicants seeking to tear down, raze or disassemble, a structure must submit a Demolition Permit for approval. The Demolition Permit application, provided by the Building Department, must be completed and must include the following information:
(1) A letter of consent signed by the property owner for the affected structure.
(2) A description of the proposed means and methods of demolition
(3) A protection plan of adjacent properties and buildings.
(4) A schedule indicating days and times of demolition activities.
(5) Identification of the approved construction debris site where debris will be taken.
(6) Release from utility providers.
(7) A site plan indicating where utilities will be capped.
(8) A copy of the written notice that must be provided to the neighboring property owners at least one (1) week prior to the commencement of work.
(b) Demolition Site Plan: If required by the Building Commissioner, must show existing lot conditions including lot lines, bearings and distances, ground elevations, set-backs, streets, utility locations and easements, excavations and the location of buildings on the property, including the identification of structure(s) to be removed.
(c) Site Restoration Plan: Must be supported with a narrative description of the demolition timeline, utility termination and protection measures, measures taken to protect adjacent properties and pedestrians, measures taken to assure positive site drainage, surface water drainage control measures, illustrate lot changes due to the removal of structures and a description of the anticipated re-use of the property if applicable. Requirements for restoring the site shall include:
(1) Removal of all debris and loose materials. Contact Building Department for a "Clear/Clean Hole Inspection" before backfilling.
(2) Replacement of the public sidewalk if damaged during the demolition process
(3) Employment of sediment and erosion measures.
(4) Assurance that all excavations are clean filled and compacted at increments of twelve (12) - eighteen (18) inches.
(5) Final grading including rockhounding, and the placement of topsoil.
(6) Site stabilization with plant seed, straw, or hydro seeding.
(7) Installation of curbing (if applicable) once apron is removed.
(Ord. 2021-105. Passed 6-15-21.)