(a)

It is the duty of the person designated by the mayor as a building official to administer and enforce the regulations contained in this title.

(b)

It is unlawful to commence or proceed with the erection, construction, reconstruction, conversion, alteration, enlargement, extension, raising or moving of any building or structure, or of any portion thereof, without first having applied in writing to the building official for a building permit, and until a building permit has been granted therefor.

(c)

A building permit application form, available at the city hall, must be completed in full and approved before any construction can begin. The building permit application is required for all new construction or construction/remodeling of a primary structure and shall be completed and delivered to the code official. On the issuance of a permit, one (1) set of said plans shall be retained by the code official as a permanent record and one (1) set shall be returned to the applicant.

(1)

Blank forms shall be provided by the code official for the use of those applying for permits as provided for in this chapter. Any permits issued by the code official shall be on standard forms for such purpose and furnished by the city.

(2)

A careful record of all such applications, plans, and permits shall be kept in the office of the city clerk.

(d)

The fees to be charged for building permits from and after the passage of this chapter shall be based on the applicable International Codes.

(1)

Any building permit, under which no construction work has been commenced within six (6) months after the date of issue of said permit or under which the proposed construction has not been completed within two (2) years of the date of issue shall expire by limitation; and no work or operation shall take place under such permit after such expiration. Upon payment of ten cents ($0.10) per month for each one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of the construction cost on which the original permit was issued, but not less than one dollar ($1.00) per month, in any case, a building permit may be once extended for a period not exceeding six (6) months by the city code official.

(e)

After the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, no change in the use or occupancy of land, nor any change of use or occupancy in an existing building other than for single-family dwelling purposes, shall be made, nor shall any new building be occupied until a certificate of occupancy shall state that the new occupancy complies with all provisions of this ordinance. No permit for excavation or the erection or alteration of any building shall be issued before the application has been made and approved for a certificate of occupancy and compliance, and no building or premises shall be occupied until such certificate and a permit is issued. A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk, and copies shall be furnished on request to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in land or building affected by such certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. No. 2021-112, § 1, 8-16-21)