§ 22-202. Application.

(a)

Principal structure. In order to obtain a building demolition permit for the demolition of any principal structure, a permit application form must be completed and submitted to the director of building and code enforcement. The building demolition permit application must include the following information:

(1)

Location of property; legal description; legal owner of property.

(2)

Plat of survey for the property.

(3)

Plan identifying structures to be demolished.

(4)

Specific plans for the reuse of the property if the demolition permit is approved. If the reuse plan contemplates construction of a structure, an application shall include building plans and specifications prepared in compliance with the provisions of this chapter for any structure to be built on the subject property. If commencement of construction of such structure is not planned to occur within 60 days after completion of demolition, then the application also shall include a detailed site restoration plan as provided in subsection (a)(5) of this section.

(5)

Site restoration plans and specifications. If commencement of construction of a new structure is not planned to occur within 60 days after completion of demolition, then the application shall include a detailed site restoration and maintenance plan depicting all work required to restore the subject property, within 60 days after completion of demolition, to a safe, clean condition until construction of a new structure has commenced, including, without limitation, backfilling of any excavation, grading, seeding, fencing, stormwater management, utility disconnections and the like.

(6)

Stormwater management plans. In addition to all other required plans and specifications, the application shall include detailed plans and specifications for stormwater management, soil erosion control, and grading on the subject property. Such plans and specifications shall be on a drawing or drawings separate from all other plans and specifications, labeled as "stormwater management plans." Such plans and specifications shall be made in conformance with the requirements of the city's stormwater management ordinance.

(7)

Names and addresses of those persons to whom tax bills were sent for the general taxes for the last preceding year on all real estate immediately adjacent to and across the street from the property on which the demolition is requested. The applicant shall file a sworn affidavit with the list of taxpayers certifying that the list is complete and accurate.

(8)

The building and code enforcement department shall not consider any application for a principal structure unless the applicant furnishes all information required by this article.

(9)

Tree preservation plan. A tree preservation plan shall be submitted which identifies all trees with a six-inch diameter or larger trunk located on the property. The plan shall identify any trees which would be removed in consequence of the demolition or reuse of the subject property and provide for their replacement in conformance with the city zoning ordinance.

(10)

Traffic control plan. A traffic control plan that depicts subject property, surrounding roads, lots, and parking lots that indicates where construction vehicles and workers will be parking during the duration of the demolition/construction of the structure shall be submitted to the city with the demolition permit application. The city may make revisions to the traffic control plan based upon the volume of traffic on road, width of road, existing no-parking restrictions, location of drive approaches and the time of work.

(b)

Accessory structure. Demolition permit applications for accessory structures must be submitted to the director of building and code enforcement. Demolition permit applications for accessory structures must be submitted along with information identified in subsections (a)(1) through (5), and (9) of this section.

(c)

Interior demolition. Demolition permit applications for interior demolition (except single-family structures) must include a description of the demolition work and a floor plan identifying the location demolition including any structural components scheduled for demolition.

(Code 1996, § 22-202; Ord. No. F-1044, § 1, 5-16-2005; Ord. No. F-1185, § 2, 7-5-2006)