(a)   Applications for permits shall be filed in written form with the building commissioner; shall state the legal description of the property as of public record and the name of the owner and applicant; shall describe the uses to be established or expanded and shall give such other information as may be required for the enforcement of this chapter. Each copy of the application shall be accompanied by a plat of survey of the building plot showing the location of proposed buildings and structures, lot areas to be used, auto parking areas, and water supply and sewage disposal facilities.

   (b)   Building permits shall be issued in triplicate, one (1) for the applicant, one (1) for the village clerk and the third to be retained by the building commissioner in his files.

(Code 1972, § 10-16-1; Ord. 2016-15, § 1, 4-25-2016)

   (a)   The building commissioner shall issue a written permit, or denial thereof with reasons in writing, within fifteen (15) days from the date of the acceptance of the application. If the permit or denial thereof is not issued within fifteen (15) days, the applicant may appeal directly to the village board of trustees which shall order the issuance of the permit or denial thereof with reasons in writing. Permit fees and other fees shall be established by resolution of the village president and board of trustees.

   (b)   No building or addition thereto shall be constructed and no land vacant on the effective date of the ordinance from which this section derives shall be used for any purpose until a permit has been issued by the building commissioner.

(Ord., 9-21-1961; Code 1972, § 10-16-2; Ord. 2016-15, § 1, 4-25-2016)

   Before any application for building permit shall be accepted by the building commissioner, the applicant must produce evidence in the form of a paid tax bill or cancelled check that all outstanding real estate taxes have been paid in full. No application will be accepted if any fees are due, or bills unpaid to the village.

(Ord. 94-12, § 1, 6-27-1994; Ord. 2016-15, § 1, 4-25-2016)