(a) A permit is the document issued by the Division of Building Regulation authorizing work as shown on the application and/or the construction documents when the proposed work is in compliance with the Ohio Building Code and not in violation of the Codified Ordinances.
(b) The permit authorizing the work as shown on the approved construction documents is invalid if the work is not completed within eighteen months of the issuance of the permit.
Exception: A permit for the demolition of a structure is invalid if the demolition and site restoration work is not completed within six months of the issuance of the permit.
(c) Before any work authorized by a permit may continue for which the permit is invalid, the owner of the property shall make application to the Board of Zoning Appeals for an extension of time as required under Chapter 1129 of the Planning and Zoning Code. Failure to complete work within time period or any additional time granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals shall constitute a violation of this code.
(d) No permit shall be issued unless the construction documents submitted are in accordance not only with the Ohio Building Code but also with the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Regulations as set forth in these Codified Ordinances and amendments thereto, so far as they may be applicable.
(e) No permit for a lot adjacent or contiguous to the flood plain of the Olentangy River shall be issued unless the application for the permit is accompanied by a certification by an Ohio registered surveyor or engineer that the finished grades at the building elevation comply with the minimum requirements set forth in Chapter 1105 of the Codified Ordinances.
(f) No permit shall be issued for any new building to which this Code is applicable, nor for any addition exceeding 1,000 square feet, nor for any parking lot, until the provisions therein for disposal of storm drainage have been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
(g) Lot grading and landscaping shall be completed in such a manner as to provide positive drainage away from building foundations. Grading and landscaping that will significantly alter existing drainage conditions to surrounding properties shall not be permitted unless it is demonstrated that the change is acceptable to the owners of the affected properties and the new drainage conditions shall not detrimentally affect the property or structures located thereon. Where possible, runoff shall be directed to public or private storm sewers or drainage ways. Lot grading shall be completed in such a manner as to be consistent with surrounding street, curb, parking area or lot grades. Grading that offers obstruction to natural drainage of storm water whether by sheet flow or in established open ditches shall not be permitted.
(Ord. 15-2019. Passed 5-6-19.)