1311.06 GENERAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION; REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Definitions. As a used in this section, "general contractor" means a contractor satisfying the requirements defined in Section 4740.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. A general contractor is any contractor applying for a building permit, as defined in Section 1311.03, from the City of Youngstown Division of Building Inspection.
(b) Requirements. No person, firm or corporation shall operate as a general contractor or attempt to procure a building permit, as defined in Section 1311.03, without first being registered as a general contractor with the City of Youngstown.
Provisions of this section do not apply to a person who is a bona-fide owner and occupant of a single family dwelling who personally performs work upon the premises occupied or to be occupied by the owner thereof as such owner's established residence. Any work performed by such owner and occupant shall be subject to all other provisions of the City's Building and Housing Codes.
(c) Application. Application for such registration shall be made on forms provided by the City's Chief Enforcement Officer, or his/her designee, and shall set forth the name of the applicant, the location of the applicant's place of business, whether the applicant is duly authorized to act for such firm, corporation, partnership or entity, federal tax identification number and such other information as the Chief Enforcement Officer may require.
(d) Registration and Term Period. The Chief Enforcement Officer, or his/her designee, shall issue a registration to the applicant upon receipt of the completed application in accordance with requirements set forth in Section 1311.06( c), and payment of the non-refundable registration fee in the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
The registration shall expire on December 31 of the year of issuance and may be renewed annually thereafter upon the payment of an annual non-refundable fee in the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(e) Transferability. A general contractor's registration is not transferable. If a member, officer, or supervisory employee of a firm or corporation represents more than one firm or corporation, a separate registration must be secured and maintained for each said firm or corporation.
(f) Registration with Income Tax Division. The Chief Enforcement Officer, or his/her designee, shall forward the names and identifying information of all general contractors who have registered under this section to the City of Youngstown's Income Tax Division.
(Ord. 11-220. Passed 6-22-11.)