The code enforcement officer is hereby designated and authorized to enforce this ordinance.

a.

A written permit shall be obtained from the code enforcement officer before: (1) excavating for any building or foundation, (2) erecting, constructing, reconstructing, enlarging, altering, or moving any building or structure for a particular use, (3) changing the use of any existing building, structure or land from one classification to another, or (4) changing from one non-conforming use to another non-conforming. (See also Chapters 6 and 14 of Village Code)

b.

Advertising signs and billboards more than ten (10) square feet in area, stone, concrete or masonry walls, and fences with surface planes more than fifty (50) percent solid, shall require permits. Each permit issued for a main building shall also cover any accessory buildings constructed at the same time. Any work or change in use authorized by permit but not started or made within sixty (60) days, or suspended for ninety (90) days, shall require a new permit. (See also Chapter 3 of the Village Code)

c.

The application for each permit shall give a description of the land involved, owner, location of buildings and structures, contractor or builder, proposed use, estimated cost, and such other information as may be required for proper enforcement of this ordinance. All applications for permits and copies of permits issued shall be systematically kept for ready public reference. (See also Chapter 6 of Village Code)

d.

All applications for building permits and zoning variances shall be accompanied by a plat in duplicate, drawn to scale showing the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the size of the building to be erected, and such other information as may be necessary for the enforcement of these regulations. (Chapter 6 Division 2 Section 6-36 and following, Chapter 14 Article II Section 14-24 and following, Chapter 14 Article II Section 14-60 and following.) A careful record of such applications and plats shall be kept in the office of the village clerk.

e.

One (1) cardboard copy of such permit shall be securely posted in a prominent position at the front of the premises to which such permit applies, forty-eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of any erection, repair, alteration or change of use, and shall remain so posted until the same is completed.

f.

The required fee shall be charged for each zoning petition and be collected by the village collector. (See fee schedule)