(A) In applying to the Planning Commission and its authorized agent or inspector for a building permit, the applicant shall submit a dimensioned sketch or scale plan indicating lot dimensions, the shape, size, height and location of all buildings to be erected, altered or moved and of any building already on the lot or parcel. It shall be stated as to the existing and intended use of all buildings and supply such other information as may be required by the Commission and its authorized agent or inspector for determining whether the provisions of this chapter are being observed and upheld.
(B) If the proposed excavation or construction as set forth in the application are in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and other ordinances of the city then in force, the authorized agent or inspector shall issue a permit for the excavation. If a building permit is refused, the authorized agent or inspector shall state the refusal in writing, with the cause, and shall immediately thereupon mail notice of the refusal to the applicant at the address indicated on the application. The authorized agent or inspector shall grant or deny the permit within a reasonable time from the date the application is submitted.
(C) The issuance of a permit shall, in no case, be construed as waiving any provision of this chapter.
(D) A building permit shall become void six months from the date of issuance unless substantial progress has been “exercised” by that date on the project described therein.
(E) (1) Application for a building permit shall be accompanied by a fee as required.
(2) The fee shall be paid into the General Fund of the city to be used to help defray the costs of inspections and processing of applications. The fee schedule shall be set by the Planning Commission and City Council.
(Prior Code, § 152.100)