1.   Construction Compliance Permit shall be obtained from the Administrative Officer before:

      A.   Any construction begins.

      B.   Any structure is reconstructed or structurally altered to increase the exterior dimensions, height or floor area, or changes to interior load bearing members.

      C.   Any structure is remodeled to increase the number of dwelling units.

      D.   Any structure accommodates a change in use of the structure or land.

      E.   Any structure is moved.

      F.   Any structure is demolished.

      G.   Any structure is constructed or altered in the fire zone. (See Chapter 164).

   2.   A Construction Compliance Permit shall not be required for:

      A.   Maintenance items such as a new roof, chimney, siding, doors, and other repair items which do not enlarge the structure.

      B.   Construction or maintenance of driveways and private sidewalks. A property owner wishing to lower the level of the street curb shall apply to the Council for such.

   3.   Blank application forms shall be provided by the Administrative Officer for the use of those applying for permits as provided in this Zoning Code. Any permits issued by the Administrative Officer shall be on standard forms for such purpose and shall be furnished by the City.

   4.   Every application for a Construction Compliance Permit shall be in writing and delivered to the Administrative Officer and shall be accompanied by a detailed set of plans and specifications showing the size of the proposed structure or use. Using property lot lines, show its location on the lot, the material of which it is to be constructed, and details and type of construction to be used.

   5.   A permit in writing shall be issued or denied by the Administrative Officer within 15 working days. A permit shall be issued when the application and investigation thereof indicate compliance by the applicant with all the provisions of this Code and the laws of the State. The Administrative Officer may seek legal counsel.

   6.   Upon issuance of a Construction Compliance Permit, payment of a fee shall be made to the City in accordance with the fee schedule outlined in Section 165.33.

   7.   On the issuance of a permit, one set of said plans and specifications shall be retained by the Administrative Officer, one set as a permanent record on file at the Clerk’s office, and one set returned to the applicant.

   8.   If, after reviewing the application, the Administrative Officer finds that the structure in the proposed location does not comply with the provisions of this chapter, they shall furnish the applicant with a statement refusing to issue such permit and setting forth the reason for such refusal. The refusal by the Administrative Officer to issue a permit may be appealed by the applicant to the Board of Adjustment in accordance with Section 165.13.

   9.   Construction Compliance Permits shall expire one year after the date of issue and no work or operation shall take place under such permit after expiration. However, an applicant may be issued a Construction Compliance Permit or location permit that would expire 18 months after the date of issue by paying a fee equal to 150 percent of the regular fee for that type of project. If an applicant desires a permit for a period longer than 18 months, then the Zoning Administrator can determine a permit period and a prorated fee based on the rate schedule. (For example, the Administrative Officer may issue a permit to expire in two years, and the fee shall be two times the one-year rate for that type of project.)

   10.   If a project is not completed within the permit period, an application may be submitted for renewal of the permit for one year. The fee to be assessed for renewal of the permit shall be two times the one-year rate for the original project.

   11.   Any changes made to the original plans and specifications require a new permit.