Where and when no work has been commenced or, in the case of a new building or structure or a new ground floor addition or extension, the foundation has not been completed within six months of the date of issuance of such permit, such permit shall automatically expire by limitation; and in the latter case and circumstance, any excavation made in reliance upon such permit shall be immediately filled and the premises graded and restored to the average grade of the adjoining premises; and

Where and when the work contemplated and authorized by such permit shall have been timely commenced, all such work shall be completed within 12 months of the date of issuance of such permit or such permit shall automatically expire by limitation; and in such case and circumstance all further or additional work shall cease and desist unless and until a renewal permit has been applied for and granted by the Building Department. In the event that a renewal permit is approved, then, upon the payment of an additional renewal fee equal to 75% of the original permit fee, such renewal permit shall be issued for, and all work covered by and under such permit shall be completed within, six months of the date of issuance of such renewal permit. In the event that all work is still not completed within such renewal period, then an additional renewal permit must be obtained from the Building Inspector; and in each event of additional renewal, the renewal permit shall be valid for a period of three months from the date of its issuance and shall be subject, in each case, to the payment of an additional renewal fee equal to 50% of the original permit fee. Renewal permits shall be required for any and all periods following the expiration of the original permit and expiration of any subsequent renewals thereof. The duration of the original permit and any subsequent renewals shall not exceed a total period of 24 months. Upon the expiration of said twenty-four-month period, a new application must be made to the Building Department for the issuance of a building permit.

A new property survey shall not be required, but if the solar energy system is proposed for an accessory structure on the residential property, the property owner will be required to provide an existing survey showing that the accessory structure is legal.

The application shall include a certified drawing (hand-drawn or better) of the solar panel location and layout on the roof and other diagrams.

The application will require a professional engineer or registered architect to certify the load-bearing and wind-load sufficiency of the subject solar installation.

The contractor must be an approved contractor.

The permit shall be limited to approved equipment.

The Building Inspector may rely upon and accept third-party inspections and/or certifications if provided by approved inspectors. Said inspections are to be paid for by the homeowner.

A completed Fast Track Permit Requirements Checklist on the Building Inspector's approved form.

Three sets of plans, which include:

Fast Track Project Information Sheet on the Building Inspector's approved form.

Applications for permits made under Subsection D above shall be reviewed on an expedited basis and permit determinations will be made within 14 days of submittal of a completed application. Those that conform to the requirements herein for standard installations of approved equipment by an approved contractor shall be approved expeditiously. Subsequent to completion and review by an approved inspector, certificates of occupancy and/or compliance will be issued by the Building Inspector in reliance upon the approved inspector's certifications.

In the case where approved equipment was granted a permit and installed and a certificate of occupancy and/or compliance was issued, but the installation needs to be removed for any reason (roof replacement, etc.), a new permit must be obtained from the Building Inspector. At a minimum, a new certification from an approved inspector will be required upon the reinstallation of the approved equipment.

By a fine of not more than $2,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense.

By a fine of not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a second offense, provided the first and second offenses were committed within a period of five years of each other.

By a fine of not more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third or subsequent offense or a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years.

An inspection warrant may authorize an inspection to be conducted in any part of the Village where process, warrant or other mandate of the court issuing such inspection warrant may be served or executed.

An inspection warrant must be executed not more than 14 days after the date of issuance.

In the absence of express authorization or limitation in the warrant, an inspection warrant shall be executed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

An application for an inspection warrant shall be in writing, subscribed and sworn to by a public servant acting in the course of his official duties.

The application shall contain:

The application may also contain a request that the inspection warrant be made executable at any hour of the day or night, on the grounds that there is reasonable cause to believe that the warrant cannot be effectively executed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. or the inspection cannot be effectively accomplished if not made forthwith. Any requests made pursuant to this subsection must be accompanied and supported by allegations of a kind as described in Subsection D(2)(e).

The application must contain a statement or allegation that consent to entry for inspection purposes has been refused or a demonstration of facts or circumstances reasonably justifying the failure to seek such consent.

In examining an application for an inspection warrant, the Village Justice may question under oath any persons whom he believes may possess pertinent information.

If the Village Justice is satisfied that grounds exist for the issuance of a warrant, he may grant the application and issue an inspection warrant directing an inspection of the designated place, premises, building or thing. If the Village Justice is further satisfied that grounds exist for authorizing the inspection to be made at any hour of the day or night, he may make the warrant executable accordingly.

The name of the issuing court and the subscription of the issuing judge.

A designation by name, title or classification of the person or persons authorized to execute the warrant.

A description of the place, premises, building or thing which is the subject of the inspection.

A designation of the place, premises, building or thing being inspected by means of address, ownership, name or other means essential for identification.

A direction that the warrant be executed on any day of the week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. or, where the court has specifically determined, an authorization for execution at any time of the day or night.

Except as authorized in Subsection G(2) below, in executing an inspection warrant, the person authorized to execute the warrant shall, before entry, give or make reasonable effort to give notice of his authority and purpose to the occupant of the place, premises, building or thing designated in the warrant and show such person the warrant or a copy thereof on request.

In executing an inspection warrant, the person authorized to execute the warrant need not give notice to anyone of his authority and purpose as prescribed in Subsection G(1) above but may promptly enter the same if the place, premises, building or thing to be inspected is at the time unoccupied or reasonably believed by the person authorized to execute the warrant to be unoccupied.

A peace officer may be requested to assist in the execution of the inspection warrant.

Within 14 days after the warrant is executed, the person who executed such warrant shall file a return with the Village Justice who issued the warrant, certifying to the execution of the warrant.