Prior to the demolition of any structure within the corporate limits, any person engaging in such demolition shall obtain from the city a permit for such demolition and pay the requisite fee therefor.
(1990 Code, sec. 4.1001)
A person desiring a demolition permit shall make a verified application therefor on the form provided by the public health division of the public works department. The application shall provide the following information:
(1) 
The legal name of the applicant and any trade or assumed name.
(2) 
The address, telephone number and facsimile number of applicant.
(3) 
The location of the structure to be demolished, including street address and legal description of the property upon which the building is located.
(4) 
The name, address, telephone number of the owner of the structure.
(5) 
A copy of the contract, if any, for the demolition of the structure.
(6) 
A copy of any survey of the structure for the presence of any hazardous materials, including, without limitation, asbestos and lead-based paint.
(7) 
A copy of all licenses or certifications required for the removal of any hazardous substance determined to be in the structure.
(8) 
A copy of each and every permit required to be obtained by federal, state or local statutes or regulations.
(9) 
A detailed plan of activity describing the manner of demolition, clearing the property, removal and disposal of all wastes.
(10) 
A copy of a policy of public liability insurance protecting the city from any damage to public property in the course or as a result of the demolition and protecting the public and private property from any damage in the course of or as a result of the demolition.
(11) 
A bond, in an amount as determined by the building official, or the building official’s designee, to assure the completion of the demolition project as detailed in the application.
(1990 Code, sec. 4.1002; Ordinance adopting Code)
Upon receipt of the verified application, and payment of a demolition application fee as provided in section A24.04.003 of the fee schedule in appendix A to this code, the public health division of the public works department shall issue a demolition permit to begin and complete demolition within a reasonable period based upon the structure to be demolished and the plan of activity described in the application. However, no permit fee is required for demolition of a single-family home.
(1990 Code, sec. 4.1003; Ordinance adopting Code)
The requirements of section 24.04.002(5), (6), (7), (8), (10) and (11) and section 24.04.003 shall not apply to a residential structure containing four or fewer dwelling units.
(1990 Code, sec. 4.1005)
(a) 
Any individual, association or corporation violating any portion or provision of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, a fine not to exceed the amount provided in section 1.01.009 of this code shall be assessed.
(b) 
A person who violates this article is guilty of a separate offense for each day or part of day the violation is committed, continues, or is permitted.
(1990 Code, sec. 4.1004)