As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
BASEMENT
That portion of a building that is partly below grade and which has
more than half of its height, measured from floor level to ceiling, above
the average established curb level or finished grade of the ground adjoining
the building.
BUILDING
A combination of any materials, whether portable or fixed, as a structure
wholly or partially enclosed within exterior walls or within exterior or party
walls and having a roof, affording shelter to persons, animals or property.
The word "building" shall be construed, when used herein, as though followed
by the words "or part or parts thereof."
CELLAR
That portion of a building that is partly or entirely below grade,
which has more than half its height, measured from floor to ceiling, below
the average established curb level or finished grade of the ground adjoining
the building.
CONTRACTOR
That person, firm or corporation employed by the owner of the property,
empowered by written consent of the owner to perform the specific duty of
demolition as may be specified in authorizing permits.
DEMOLITION or DEMOLISH
The alteration of an existing building or structure, the purpose
of such alteration being the discontinuance of the existing building or structure
or a portion thereof. Demolition shall not include the repairing, remodeling
or extending of an existing building or structure where such is incidental
to the improvement of that building or structure, and the primary intent is
shown to be that of repairing, remodeling or extending the existing building
or structure.
LOCATION
The actual confines of the demolition. The location, as described
in the application for permit and as approved by the Code Enforcement Officer
therein, shall be the only area approved for the demolition.
MAYOR
The Mayor of the Village of Hamburg.
OWNER and PROPERTY OWNER
The person who has the legal title to land, together with ownership
of the building or structure location thereon, whose name appears on the most
recent tax assessment rolls of the Village of Hamburg.
PUBLIC WAY
A street, alley, sidewalk or other thoroughfare or easement permanently
established for passage of persons or vehicles. The term "public way" shall
be construed, when used herein, as though followed by the words "or part thereof."
SALVAGE
Component parts of a building or structure being demolished, removed
or to be removed from said building or structure for reuse or resale.
SALVAGE CONTRACTOR
A person, firm or corporation identified in the application for demolition,
authorized by the owner, in writing, to remove items of salvage from premises,
which may or may not be the same person, firm or corporation designated by
the owner as the demolition contractor.
STRUCTURE
A combination of materials, other than a building, to form a construction
that is safe and stable, and includes, among other things, stadiums, platforms,
radio towers, sheds and storage bins.
A demolition permit shall be valid for a period of 30 days. One additional
extension of 10 working days may be granted by the Code Enforcement Officer
in the event that unusual circumstances prevent completion of the work. No
work shall continue after the time limits stated above, except upon application
and issuance of a renewal permit, subject to the term and conditions of this
chapter and any additional terms or conditions as may be required by the Code
Enforcement Officer and the Mayor.
Immediately after said demolition, the Code Enforcement Officer shall
notify the Village Clerk and the property owner, in writing, that said demolition
for which a permit was issued has been completed.
Any person committing an offense against any provisions of this chapter
shall be guilty of a violation, punishable as follows: by imprisonment for
a term not exceeding 15 days or by a fine not exceeding $250, or by both such
fine and imprisonment. The continuation of an offense against the provisions
of this chapter shall constitute, for each day the offense is continued, a
separate and distinct offense hereunder.
The invalidity of any part, clause, section or provisions of this chapter
shall not invalidate any other part, clause, section or provision hereof.
This chapter shall become effective immediately.