A. 
It is unlawful to demolish a structure without first obtaining a permit.
B. 
It is unlawful to demolish a structure without complying with any conditions set by the permit.
C. 
It is unlawful to fail to dispose of the remains of a demolished structure in a manner inconsistent with Section 3.8.5.
D. 
A violation of this division is punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000.00. Each day of violation constitutes a separate violation.
(Ordinance 2025-O-650 adopted 1/9/2025)
A. 
This provision applies to any person who wishes to demolish, destroy, or remove any structure or any portion of a structure that is located on property within the city and:
1. 
Is larger than 200 square feet;
2. 
Is used for commercial purposes; or
3. 
Contains one or more water connections, sewer connections, or electrical connections, regardless of whether the connections are believed to be located in the portion of the structure being demolished.
B. 
A demolition permit shall be obtained prior to demolition, destruction, or removal of the structure or part of the structure.
C. 
The application shall be submitted to the building official on a form provided by the city. Each application shall be accompanied by the application fee set forth in the appendix. Incomplete applications may be rejected.
(Ordinance 2025-O-650 adopted 1/9/2025)
A. 
Applications must describe the method of demolition and the method of cleanup. Applications must be filed not later than ten (10) days before the demolition is to take place. The building inspector shall examine the premises that are the subject of the application and shall make necessary inspections to see that all provisions of law are complied with and that demolition may be safely conducted. The building inspector may grant a permit with appropriate conditions. The building inspector must approve (with or without conditions) or deny the application within five business days of receipt of the application.
B. 
Applications may be denied if they are incomplete or otherwise do not give the building inspector sufficient information to determine whether to approve or deny the application. If an application is denied for that reason, the building inspector must specify such deficiencies in denied applications in writing and allow such applications to be corrected and resubmitted to the building inspector within three business days without an additional application fee. Such corrected application must be acted on within three (3) business days.
C. 
Applications which are denied must be denied in writing and with a written explanation of the reasons for denial. Applicants may appeal the denial of an application or conditions attached to a permit to the board of adjustments and appeals by filing a written appeal within five (5) business days of receipt of a written denial or a permit with conditions.
(Ordinance 2025-O-650 adopted 1/9/2025)
The building inspector may issue a stop-work order on demolitions that are being performed without a permit, in violation of conditions set by a permit, or in violation of any law.
(Ordinance 2025-O-650 adopted 1/9/2025)
A. 
The remains of demolished structures must be removed from the premises within seven (7) days of demolition, or other period specified in the permit. The method of cleanup must be specified in the application. Remains must be removed in one of the following methods:
1. 
By a garbage collector with a contract with the city; or
2. 
By disposal in a licensed legal landfill, with a receipt for such disposal provided to the building inspector within 72 hours of disposal.
(Ordinance 2025-O-650 adopted 1/9/2025)