[Ord. No. 020227 §1(3.15), 2-27-2002; Ord. No. 101228D §1, 12-28-2010]
It shall be unlawful to start the construction of a new building, structure or sign or the enlargement or structural alteration of an existing building, structure or sign without first applying for and receiving a zoning certificate and a building permit from the City. No building permit shall be issued unless the Building Inspector has reviewed the plot plan or site plan, if required, and has certified that such plans are in compliance with all applicable provisions of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(3.16), 2-27-2002; Ord. No. 101228D §1, 12-28-2010]
Authority And Purpose. The City Clerk or duly authorized representative shall have the authority to issue zoning certificates. It is the purpose of the zoning certificate to provide official certification of the zoning of a particular property on the date the zoning certificate is issued.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(3.17), 2-27-2002; Ord. No. 101228D §1, 12-28-2010]
A. 
Purpose. Inspection of completed premises and issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall be required before commencement of use or occupancy to ensure that the premises are in compliance with all applicable provisions of this Chapter.
1. 
A certificate of occupancy shall be obtained prior to:
a. 
The occupancy or use of any building or addition thereto that has been constructed, enlarged, structurally altered or relocated.
b. 
The change of use of any land or structure.
B. 
Issuance Of Certificate Of Occupancy. The inspector shall cause the building or structure to be inspected and shall certify to the City that one (1) of the following actions be taken:
1. 
If all work has been completed and the building, structure or premises is in compliance with all applicable provisions of this Chapter and the provisions of other applicable City codes, the certificate of occupancy shall be approved. The certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the City Clerk of the City of Willard within five (5) working days of receipt of report from the inspector.
2. 
If all work has not been completed or the structure, building or premises is not in compliance with the applicable provisions of this Chapter and other City codes, written notice shall be made to the applicant informing the reasons why the certificate of occupancy cannot be issued, citing either the City codes or other work that must be completed.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(3.18), 2-27-2002]
A. 
Permit Required. A grading permit is required before any person shall engage in any excavation, grading, dislocation or relocation of any material in connection with any construction, development or alteration of land, structures, utilities or public improvements within the City limits. Any such excavation, grading, dislocation or relocation of material for which a grading permit is required shall be in compliance with the requirements of Article XVII, Section 400.1500 of this Chapter and the applicable provisions of Chapter 405 Design Standards for Public Improvements.
B. 
Exemptions. Unless otherwise required in accordance with the provisions of Article XVII, Section 400.1500, the following construction are exempt from the grading permit requirements:
1. 
Grading for single-family or duplex residence construction in platted subdivisions where approved sediment and erosion controls have been constructed.
2. 
Construction sites that have received an individual stormwater discharge permit or water quality certification from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in accordance with the Clean Water Act.
3. 
The following activities, provided they are not located within twenty-five (25) feet of a spring, sinkhole, wetland or watercourse:
a. 
Gardening or landscaping normally associated with single-family residences which cover less than one-half (½) acre.
b. 
Grading and repair of existing roads or driveways, unless otherwise required by Article XVII, Section 400.1500.
c. 
Cleaning and routine maintenance of roadside ditches or utilities.
d. 
Utility construction where the actual trench width is two (2) feet or less.
4. 
Emergency construction required to repair or replace roads, utilities or other improvements affecting the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens in accordance with Article XVII, Section 400.1500(E)(2).
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(3.19), 2-27-2002]
A. 
Sign Permit Required. Except as otherwise provided in Article X, Signs, no sign shall be erected, moved, enlarged, illuminated or substantially altered without first obtaining a sign permit for each sign. Sign permits shall not be required for routine maintenance, repainting or changing the message on a sign.
1. 
In the case of a lot occupied or intended to be occupied by multiple businesses, such as a shopping center, sign permits shall be issued in the name of the lot owner or authorized agent rather than in the name of the individual business. The City shall be responsible for enforcing only the provisions of this Section and not the provisions of any private allocation formula, lease or restriction.
B. 
Sign Permit Application. An application for a sign permit shall follow the procedures and requirements established in Article XVII, Section 400.1510.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1 (3.20), 2-27-2002]
Unless otherwise required to obtain a grading or excavation permit for the installation of underground telephone, cable, electric or other similar utility service, all utility service providers shall be required to obtain a utility installation permit for installation of said service facilities within the City limits of Willard. Application for such permit shall be made to the City Clerk and shall require that a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours' notification be given to the City prior to the commencement of installation or construction. However, in the case of emergency repairs necessary to prevent loss or damage to persons or property, the service provider may proceed without a permit, subject to the provisions of Article XVII, Section 400.1500(E)(2).