1.   Building Construction.  No buildings shall hereafter be erected, reconstructed, or structurally altered nor shall any work be started upon buildings until a building permit for the work has been issued by the Zoning Administrator which permit shall state that the proposed building complies with all provisions of this chapter.

   2.   Building Permit.  Any person or entity shall file a building permit prior to construction or remodeling with the City Clerk on a form approved by the City Council.

   3.   Construction.  No construction shall be commenced without the permit being on file with the City Clerk and approved by the City Council at a scheduled Council meeting.  And the following shall apply to all structures:

      A.   No part of any structure shall extend to within six feet of applicant’s property line, excluding overhang, which is not to exceed 30 inches.

      B.   The area of structures shall be no larger than 50 percent of the property area.

   4.   Fees.   The following fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit:

      A.   A fee in the amount of $10.00 for building costs below $2,000.00.

      B.   A fee in the amount of $50.00 for remodeling costs over $2,000.00.

      C.   A fee of $250.00 for new residential construction.

      D.    A fee of $250.00 for new commercial construction.

Building permits are nonrefundable and will expire in six months if construction has not started within that time.

   5.   Penalty.  Any person or entity not obtaining a building permit prior to construction shall be fined $200.00.