[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.
[Ord. No. 18.106 §6,
1975]
A. This
Article shall take precedence over conflicting laws, ordinances or
parts of ordinances.
B. The
Board of Aldermen of the City of California, Missouri, may from time
to time amend this Article to reflect any and all changes in the National
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973.