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)
(a) 
A permit issued to demolish a building or structure shall be considered to be a license to proceed with the work. Any permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by it shall have been commenced within thirty (30) days after issuance and completed within ninety (90) days after issuance. Demolition work is not deemed complete unless:
(1) 
All debris is removed from the property.
(2) 
All pipes and conduits are removed above grade and either removed or sealed below grade.
(3) 
All piers, pilings, steps or other appurtenances are removed above grade.
(4) 
All underground tanks are removed or abandoned in compliance with the fire prevention code.
(b) 
Any exception to the above requirements shall be so stated upon the application for the permit, and shall be subject to the approval of the city manager or his designee. The premises which are not cleared in accordance with this section are hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.512)
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)