For purposes of this article, structure shall mean any single or multiple family residential structure and attachments thereto, and any commercial building and attachments thereto. “Structure” shall not include detached sheds or garages incidental to a residential structure.
(Ord. 2098; Code 2022)
Any person wishing to demolish any structure within the corporate limits of the city shall first secure a demolition permit therefor, which shall set forth any restrictions or special conditions to be met. The fee for a demolition permit shall be $30.00 in instances when no sewer cap inspection is required and $50.00 for a demolition permit requiring a sewer cap inspection.
(Ord. 2098; Code 2022)
The demolition contractor or owner shall notify all utility providers serving the structure to be demolished, and provide proof of giving such notice to the city clerk at least 10 days prior to any demolition activity.
(Ord. 2098; Code 2022)
Any person that demolishes any structure within the city limits shall properly plug or cap the sewer line thereof.
(Ord. 2098; Code 2022)
The demolition contractor or owner shall properly dispose of all demolition debris in an approved landfill within 30 days from the commencement of demolition, unless additional time is allowed by the city council. No debris from demolition sites shall be disposed of in the City’s construction and demolition landfill.
(Ord. 2098; Code 2022)
Every demolition contractor applying for a demolition permit shall, as a part of the application, deposit with the city clerk the sum of $250.00, which deposit shall be cash, certified check or cashier’s check payable to the city, the condition for the refund of such deposit being that the demolition contractor applying for such permit will guarantee that the sewer line is properly capped or plugged and debris properly disposed of. If the private sewer is to be capped or plugged on a right-of-way or easement of the city, the capping or plugging shall be done by a licensed plumber whose name shall be furnished at the time of application for a demolition permit. (b) Upon the filing with the city clerk a certificate of inspection and compliance issued by the city superintendent, the city shall refund the deposit to such permit holder. (c) If a sewer line is not properly capped or plugged within 30 calendar days after the demolition of the structure is complete, or debris has not been properly disposed of in accordance with Section 4-605, the deposit shall be forfeited. In that event, the public works department will plug or cap the sewer line in an acceptable manner and/or remove any remaining debris and the deposit shall be credited towards the actual cost to cap the sewer line and/or remove the debris incurred by the city. The demolition contractor shall be responsible for reimbursing the city for any costs which exceed the deposit. No portion of the deposit shall be refunded if the capping costs/debris removal does not exceed the costs incurred by the city.
(Ord. 2098; Code 2022)
Upon the failure to plug or cap a line or properly remove and dispose of debris, the demolition contractor will not be issued another demolition permit until the demolition contractor has reimbursed the city for the actual expenses incurred by the city for capping the line, debris removal, plus an administrative fee in the amount of $50.00 to reimburse the city for its staff time and expenditures.
(Ord. 2098; Code 2022)