§ 105-201. Permits.

(a)

Required. Any property owner or authorized agent who intends to demolish any building, or portion of a building, shall first make application and obtain the required permit from the department of planning and zoning.

(1)

Demolition permits are only required for buildings or structures in excess of 600 square feet.

(b)

Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file application in writing on a form furnished by the department of planning and zoning for that purpose. Such application shall:

(1)

Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.

(2)

An act of sale or deed to the property must be supplied.

(3)

Provide information for the means of disposing of the demolition debris.

(4)

A photograph of the structure to be demolished shall be supplied.

(5)

Be signed by the property owner or the property owner's authorized agent.

(6)

Provide any other data and information as may be required by the department of planning and zoning.

(c)

Expiration. Work must commence within 30 days of issuance of a demolition permit and be completed within 180 days from issuance of said permit. Work shall not be considered completed until all demolition debris has been removed from the site.

(d)

Extension. An additional 90-day extension may be granted by the department of planning and zoning for good cause.

(Ord. No. 13-19, 7-23-2013; Ord. No. 15-46, 8-11-2015)