(A) 
Purpose.
A Site Permit allows work to begin on the site, including the construction of public improvements that are generally located outside of the building pad or footprint. The site work is generally authorized prior to work on the actual building(s).
(B) 
Applicability.
A Site Permit is required prior to commencement of any site improvements on any land within the City limits. A Site Permit may, at the Director of Engineering’s discretion, be required for any land within the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Site improvements may include (but are not limited to) grading, paving, utilities, stormwater management facilities, landscaping, irrigation, and screening as may be reflected on the approved Site Engineering Drawings.
(C) 
Responsible Official.
The Director of Engineering is the official responsible for issuing Site Permits.
(Ordinance 6773 adopted 5/19/15; Ordinance 7055, sec. 35, adopted 5/7/19)
(A) 
Issuance.
A Site Permit may be obtained from the Engineering Department after approval of the Site Engineering Drawings (see Chapter 3, Article 6 of this GDC) and after the following has occurred (as may be applicable for a particular development project):
(1) 
Approval of a plat or replat;
(2) 
All necessary permits have been obtained from applicable outside agencies;
(3) 
All required off-site easements have been executed and filed for record;
(4) 
All applicable fees have been paid; and
(5) 
A Pre-Construction Meeting (see Chapter 1, Section 1.22 of this GDC) has been held with appropriate City staff. Site Permits are issued after the Pre-Construction Meeting if all City requirements have been satisfied.
(B) 
Timing in Relation to Building Permit.
When a Site Permit is required, it must be obtained prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
(C) 
Application.
All applications must be submitted on a form provided in the City’s Development Application Packet, as amended, along with any other information as may be requested by the Director of Engineering.
(Ordinance 6773 adopted 5/19/15; Ordinance 7107, sec. 53, adopted 12/3/19)
(A) 
Purpose.
A Building Permit allows work to commence on a building or other building components. The City reviews a Building Permit application for compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances related to the construction of proposed buildings and appurtenances.
(B) 
Validity.
A Site Permit becomes null and void if work on the site improvements has not commenced within three hundred and sixty-five (365) calendar days following the Site Permit date of issuance. A site permit shall also expire three hundred and sixty-five (365) calendar days following the date of the most recent inspection reflecting progress on the public infrastructure improvements.
(C) 
Responsible Official.
The Building Official is the official responsible for issuance of a Building Permit.
(Ordinance 6773 adopted 5/19/15; Ordinance 7055, sec. 36, adopted 5/7/19)