The provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the building inspector of the city.

(Ord. No. 442, § 21.1, 8-19-81)

(a)

The building inspector shall have the power to grant building permits, certificates of occupancy and other related permits, to make inspections of buildings or premises necessary to carry out his duties in the enforcement of this chapter. It shall be unlawful for the building inspector to approve any plans or issue a building permit for any excavation or construction until he has inspected such plans in detail and found them in conformity with this chapter. To this end, the building inspector shall require that every application for a permit for excavation, construction, moving or alteration or change in type of use or the type of occupancy be accompanied by written statements and plans or plats drawn to scale, in duplicate, and showing the following in sufficient detail to enable the building inspector to ascertain whether the proposed work or use is in conformance with this chapter:

(1)

The actual shape, location, and dimension of the lot.

(2)

The shape, size, and location of all buildings or other structures to be erected, altered or moved, and of any buildings or other structures already on the lot.

(3)

The existing and intended use of the lot and of all such structures upon it, including, in the residential areas, the number of dwelling units the building is intended to accommodate.

(4)

Such other information concerning the lot or adjoining lots as may be essential for determining whether the provisions of this chapter are being observed.

(b)

If the proposed excavation, construction, moving, or alteration, or use of land as set forth in the application are in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, the building inspector shall issue a permit. If any application for such permit is not approved, the building inspector shall state in writing, on the application, the cause of such disapproval. Issuance of a permit shall in no case be construed as waiving any provisions of this chapter.

(c)

The building inspector is under no circumstances permitted to grant exceptions to the actual meaning of any clause, or to alter any regulations contained in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 442, § 21.2, 8-19-81)

A permit shall be required for the following:

(1)

Permits required. It shall be unlawful for any person to commence excavation for, or construction of, any building or structure, or moving of an existing building or to commence any work as provided herein without first obtaining the appropriate building, zoning, or occupancy permit from the building inspector.

a.

Permit for new use of land. A zoning permit shall be obtained for the new use of land, whether presently vacant or a change in land use is proposed.

b.

Permits for new use of buildings or structures. An occupancy permit shall be obtained for any change in use of an existing building or structure to a different class or type.

c.

Permits for detached accessory structures. A zoning permit shall be obtained for any detached accessory structures used as tool or storage sheds, playhouses or any other uses.

d.

Permits for the pouring of concrete or pavement. A zoning permit shall be obtained for any installation of concrete or pavement.

e.

Permits for alteration and repair. A building permit shall be obtained for any alteration of an existing building or structure. Alteration or repair of an existing building or structure shall include any changes in structural members, stairways, basic construction type, kind or class of occupancy, light or ventilation, means of egress and ingress or any other changes affecting or regulated by the building code, the housing law of the state, or this chapter except for minor repairs or changes not involving any of the aforesaid provisions.

f.

Permits where required by other applicable laws. Other building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing permits shall be obtained where required pursuant to the state building codes, as adopted by the city.

(2)

Issuance of permits. No permit shall be issued until an application has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter showing that the construction proposed is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and all applicable building codes. No permit shall be issued prior to site plan approval where required, in accordance with section 24-118. No permit shall be issued until the building inspector has determined that the plans and designated use indicate that the improvement, structure and premises, if constructed as planned and proposed, will conform to the provisions of this chapter, all applicable zoning codes and all applicable building codes.

(Ord. No. 442, § 21.3, 8-19-81; Ord. No. 678, art. I, 9-10-01)

It shall be unlawful to use or permit the use of any land, building or structure for which a building permit is required, and to use or permit to be used any building or structure hereafter altered, extended, erected, repaired or moved, until the building inspector shall have issued a certificate of occupancy stating that the provisions of this chapter have been complied with.

(Ord. No. 442, § 21.4, 8-19-81)

The city council may, after recommendation from the planning commission, amend, supplement or change the regulations or the district boundaries of this chapter as established herein, subsequently pursuant to the authority and procedure set forth in Act No. 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921 (MCL 125.581 et seq.), as amended. Any applicant desiring to have any change made in this chapter shall, with his petition for such change, deposit such fee, as established by city council, with the city treasurer at the time that the petition is filed to cover the publication and other miscellaneous costs for such change.

(Ord. No. 442, § 21.5, 8-19-81)