[Ord. No. 18.106 §1, 1975]
The Building Inspector hereby has these added responsibilities and is authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Article and all other ordinances of the City of California, Missouri, now in force or hereafter adopted, relating to zoning, subdivision regulations or Building Codes.
[Ord. No. 18.106 §2, 1975]
A. 
Permits Required. No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge or improve any building or structure in the City, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate building permit for each such building or structure from the Building Inspector.
B. 
Application. To obtain a permit the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished for that purpose. Every such application shall:
1. 
Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
2. 
Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done, by lot, block, tract, and house and street address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.
3. 
Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
4. 
Be accompanied by plans and specifications for proposed construction.
5. 
Be signed by the permittee, or his/her authorized agent, who may be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority.
6. 
Give such other information as reasonably may be required by the Building Inspector.
[Ord. No. 18.106 §§3 —; 4, 1975]
A. 
The Building Inspector shall review all building permit applications to determine if the site of the proposed construction is reasonably safe from flooding and to make recommendations for construction in all locations which have flood hazards.
B. 
The Building Inspector in reviewing all applications for construction in flood hazard locations within the City shall require that any such proposed construction or substantial improvement must:
1. 
Be designed and anchored to prevent the flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure or portions of the structure due to flooding.
2. 
Use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage.
3. 
Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage.
[Ord. No. 18.106 §5, 1975]
A. 
The Board of Aldermen of the City, in reviewing all subdivision applications, shall make findings of fact and determine if:
1. 
All such proposed developments are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
2. 
Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
3. 
All public utilities and facilities are located so as to minimize or eliminate flood damage.
4. 
New water and sewer systems are constructed to eliminate or minimize infiltration; whether on-site waste disposal systems are designed to avoid impairment.