Any person desiring to demolish a building or structure that
is connected to city utilities shall first obtain a demolition permit
from the city manager or his designee by making application for said
permit, together with the appropriate fee, to the city manager or
his designee.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.510)
Each application for a permit shall be filed with the city manager
or his designee, on a form furnished by him, and shall contain a general
description of the proposed work, its location and the probable cost
for completion. The application shall be signed by the owner or his
authorized agent.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.511)
Special permits shall be issued for demolition projects requiring
more time in completion than ninety (90) days. The determination of
the period of issuance will be subject to the approval of the city
manager or his designee and will be based on the magnitude and complexity
of the project. A completion date must be included upon issuance of
any special permit. Special permits may not be used to extend a ninety-day
demolition permit. Special permits will become invalid unless commenced
within thirty (30) days after issuance and completed by the date established
in the permit for completion of the demolition project. Work under
a special permit is subject to the same conditions and definitions
as applicable to ninety-day permits.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.513)
A time extension to a demolition permit may be granted only
if it can be shown that the extension of time is necessary for reasons
that are beyond the owner’s control. Any extension of time must
be in writing and must state a specific date upon which the demolition
must be completed.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.514)
Upon the granting of a demolition permit, the person obtaining
such permit will be given written notice that any failure to complete
demolition in accordance with the terms of the permit will give to
the city the right to enter immediately upon the premises to complete
or have completed the demolition project. Upon the failure to comply
with any demolition permit, the city manager or his designee is hereby
authorized to immediately do everything necessary to complete the
demolition project. Upon completion of the demolition project, the
city may take all necessary legal action to enforce the terms of the
demolition permit. This shall specifically include the right to attach
a lien to the land to cover the cost of completing the demolition
project.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.515)
The fee for a demolition permit is provided for in the fee schedule
in appendix A of this code. If a building permit for a structure to
be built on the same property is applied for within 90 days, a $25.00
discount will be given on any applicable building permit fee.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.516)