There shall be two types of permits: building permits and use permits. Applicants shall pay a permit fee, to be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council. Unless otherwise specified, a permit issued under this section expires 12 months after it has been issued. After the 12-month period, the permit may be renewed for an additional six months, at no cost to the permit holder. If the project is not completed after 18 months from the original permit application date, a new permit must be obtained and current permit fee paid, in order to continue construction.

1.   Building Permits. A building permit shall be required prior to construction of any structure and prior to changing the outside dimensions of any structure. Application for the permit shall be made in writing on forms available at City Hall. The application form shall be accompanied by a plan drawn to scale showing the project’s proposed dimensions, proposed drainage and sewage disposal, and other relevant matters as may be required by the Zoning Officer. In addition, the plan shall be in ink and shall show the following elevations related to the centerline of the street.

   A.   Elevations at curb line or edge of traveled way;

   B.   Ditch or waterway bottom and top elevations, where involved;

   C.   Sidewalk elevation, or elevation at street property if no sidewalk exists;

   D.   Elevation, or elevations, at the ground line at the edge of the building’s foundation; and

   E.   The first floor elevation.

2.   Use Permits. A use permit shall be required prior to occupying any new building or land and prior to initiating or changing the use of any existing building or land. The application for the permit shall be made in writing on a form provided by City Hall. The application for a use permit shall be combined with the application for a building permit where applicable.