The purpose of this chapter is to provide for a building department, designate the building official and provide for a board of appeals.
(Ord. 955 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1669 § 1, 2009)
The mayor of the city shall appoint and designate the person chosen through normal hiring procedures to serve as the building official for the city.
(Ord. 955 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1210 § 1, 1992)
The building official shall have all of the powers and duties as provided for in the International Building Code as adopted by the city, as well as those powers and duties explicitly defined by the city.
(Ord. 955 § 4, 1980; Ord. 1669 § 2, 2009)
The mayor shall appoint through the city's usual hiring procedures such inspectors and assistants to the building official as may be authorized by the city council. The city council may, as need requires, by resolution appoint such additional inspectors and assistants as are necessary and authorize the mayor to enter into a contract with individuals, firms or other agencies, to assist and provide services for the building department.
(Ord. 955 § 5, 1980; Ord. 1669 § 3, 2009)
Application fees, building permit fees and building inspection fees shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 15.04 BMC. All fees collected shall be deposited by the finance director in the general fund for the city.
(Ord. 955 § 6, 1980; Ord. 1669 § 4, 2009)