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As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
MANUFACTURED HOME and MOBILE HOME
A structure, transportable in one (1) or more sections, which in the traveling mode is eight (8) body feet or more in width or forty (40) body feet or more in length, or when erected on site, is three hundred twenty (320) square feet or more, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems contained therein; except that such term shall include any structure that meets all of the requirements of this definition except the size requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the Secretary of HUD and complies with the standards established under Title 42 of the United States Code. For mobile homes built prior to June 15, 1976, a label certifying compliance to the Standard for Mobile Homes, NFPA 501, in effect at the time of manufacture is required. For the purposes of these provisions, a mobile home shall be considered a manufactured home.
ON-SITE DEMOLITION
The removal of a manufactured home or mobile home or the removal of any structure from any property in small sections or pieces created by the disassembly or destruction of the manufactured home, mobile home, or structure, typically using an approved container for the transportation of debris.
STRUCTURE
That which is built or constructed, including, but not limited to, residences, garages, sheds and outbuildings, porches, decks, carports, and manufactured or mobile homes.
STRUCTURE REMOVAL
The transportation of any manufactured home, mobile home, or structure which is substantially whole or intact, whether with a truck or trailer or when pulled by any type of motor vehicle or heavy equipment.
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Before any person, partnership, or corporation shall engage in the business of the on-site demolition or structure removal of residences or other structures, such person, partnership, or corporation shall obtain a business license from the City Clerk.
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No business license shall be issued until the applicant has provided proof of liability insurance coverage and workers' compensation insurance coverage or proof of exemption from such insurance requirements and all fees due the City have been paid.
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Prior to the demolition or removal of any structure, the property owner shall apply for and obtain a permit issued by the City for demolition. Such permit shall contain:
1. 
The property owner's name, mailing address, and phone number.
2. 
The legal description and 911 address of the affected property.
3. 
A description of all structures to be demolished or removed from the property.
4. 
Any requirements for cleanup relating to the demolition or removal.
5. 
The location of the disposal site for associated debris.
6. 
A date of permit expiration no more than sixty (60) days from the permit issuance date.
B. 
There shall be no fee for said permit, but the permit holder shall sign the demolition permit and acknowledge the terms and conditions set out therein.
C. 
In the event that the manufactured or mobile home or structure is to be removed by reason of foreclosure or repossession, the mortgage holder or his/her representative shall be eligible to apply for and obtain a demolition permit, provided that copies of all court orders authorizing the removal of the manufactured or mobile home or structure shall be submitted with the permit application.
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Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit, the applicant shall post a cash bond with the City Clerk, guaranteeing faithful performance of all City ordinances and of all requirements, pertaining to the demolition of structures. The cash bond amount for on-site demolition shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00) and the cash bond amount for structure removal shall be five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
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After the demolition or removal of structures and the associated cleanup is complete, the permit holder must notify the City in writing to request an inspection. The cash bond shall be ordered released only after the demolition and cleanup have received an approval from the inspector and the demolition has been deemed complete.
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All utilities, including electricity, propane, water, sewer, telephone, and cable or satellite television, shall be disconnected prior to the demolition or removal of any structure.
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The demolition or removal of structures shall not create a nuisance as defined by City ordinances.
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Failure to comply with any of the requirements of this Chapter shall be deemed an ordinance violation and, upon conviction thereof, such person shall be punished as set forth in Section 100.220 of this Code. Penalties for violation also include forfeiture of any or all of the cash bond posted.